Sometimes the best way to increase wine knowledge is to cozy up to a good book.There are new wine books being published all the time, guides to buying and choosing wine, memoirs about the life of an industry insider, and books about the history of wine. These wine related books are a perfect options for wine lovers seeking to increase their depth of knowledge and for curious readers to find a new topic of interest.
Choosing the “top” wine books is nearly impossible.Books, like wine, are entirely subjective.This list is a collection of some of the books that have received a lot of buzz and positive commentary in recent months.Branch out and grab whatever peaks your interest.
Written by best-selling author Jay McInerney, this book of wine essays pulls heavily from his work for House & Garden magazine and makes a beautiful gift with glossy pages and highbrow photography included.McInerney has a comfortable, casual writing style makes the essays approachable and amusing, though they occasionally suffer from the repetition common to essay compilations.
This comprehensive wine guide gives readers the knowledge and confidence of a wine professional.The author is a leading wine educator from the Culinary Institute of America and offers an insider’s look into the wine world.Photos, maps, and illustrations in this small format book take the intimidation out of wine.
This is a valuable resource for foodies and wine lovers alike.The authors consulted with experts in the food and wine world to determine the best matches for any pairing considering spices, time of day, season, and even personal mood.Matches include suggestions for fast food and ethnic cuisine.
Natalie MacLean uses this compelling book to show off her passion for wine.Her personal determination to learn about everything wine related helps draw the reader in to the pages.She includes vivid tasting descriptions for of personality and expression, but pairs this with excellent research and facts including a detailed and useful explanation for the 103 different shapes of glassware.
This entertaining book by Alice Feiring, journalist and wine blogger, argues that wine should return to traditional techniques and methods.She is against wine as a business and mourns the loss in popularity of Old World aged wines.What makes the book likeable is her personal approach, telling the story through a string of wine tour adventures in Europe and California.
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