4.58/5
Author: Karen MacNeil
Publication Date: Oct 13, 2015
Formats: PDF,Paperback,Hardcover,Kindle
Rating: 4.58/5 out of 2044
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
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March 15, 2015
A quintessential book for anyone who wants to further their wine education and enjoy it!June 4, 2017
I work in the wine bar ...it helps me a lot to know about wine basics information and so on. .September 15, 2018
This book is very good but i don't understand why am i charged again for the same book. i thought i have to pay only once if i am charged every month 636 rs. definitely its not worth it.Oct 20, 2010
This is the best topically informative book I have ever read. When I was first getting into wine I would reach out for this book at my bedside and without fail it would soothe me like a night cap and feed my thirst for wine knowledge. It is thorough, nerdy, literary, all without the snobbery that is often found in things wine related. The word bible gets abused as the noun for encompassing information books but this book deserves the title. I can spout about wine but a lot of my knowledge is not This is the best topically informative book I have ever read. When I was first getting into wine I would reach out for this book at my bedside and without fail it would soothe me like a night cap and feed my thirst for wine knowledge. It is thorough, nerdy, literary, all without the snobbery that is often found in things wine related. The word bible gets abused as the noun for encompassing information books but this book deserves the title. I can spout about wine but a lot of my knowledge is not personal, it's from this book, written so personably that people often think the haughty wine trivia I spout is personal. ...moreNov 02, 2015
I bought this book in order to begin learning about wine, and all I could think about is how much I love it.Jul 26, 2013
When is a wine ready to drink? A wine is ready when you can't bear to wait for it any longer.Dec 21, 2017
Excellent read for those taking the first steps into the world of wine.Dec 14, 2015
This book is amazing. Pretty much everything you want to know about wines. I've been using it as a reference since I received it as a Goodreads giveaway. The author also has a very prosaic style, so it is not a dry reference book - lots of color to the writing and interesting facts. I can see my using this book a lot as we love to explore different wines from many regions.Jan 21, 2014
Of note: I only read the first part containing information on wine making and tasting, various grapes, and the differences between reds and whites (aside from color, of course), so my rating is based on the initial 110 pages. As the remaining 800 pages contain the breakdowns between wine, country, and region, I'll be saving those for later as reference.Feb 24, 2016
Richard BettsDec 16, 2007
Hi. I'm suggesting this as a perfect accompaniment to my own book The New Short Course in Wine. I wrote The New Short Course in Wine because I taught a course in wine for people studying hospitality management. They were usually college-age and many of them had no experience with wine at home. It was important that they have a working familiarity with the subject as they entered a world where people at the top tended to be very sophisticated about wine.Mar 24, 2008
It is difficult to imagine a more thorough, informative and user friendly book on wine than MacNeil’s The Wine Bible, though I write this without having done a comprehensive survey of what is available.Mar 01, 2017
Can one actually read a nearly 900-page tome on wine cover-to-cover. Yes you can, and Karen Karen MacNeil, along with another book, The Wall Street Journal Guide to Wine by Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher will change your views on wine, help you understand this complex beverage--all while avoiding the wine snobbery that populates wine magazines, reviews, tastings and folks who take the subject a step too far!Mar 29, 2019
very insightful!! perfect for the new wine drinker looking to expand his/her knowledge of the different wine regions and types of wine.......highly recommended!!!!Jul 31, 2018
Just finished and more to come on what I liked about this incredible effort by Karen MacNeil. I will be returning to this book regularly over the next few years.Jan 31, 2018
Never thought I would make it through all 1000 pages in this book when I first started reading it, but I found myself reaching for this book whenever I had a free moment. It’s thorough, without the snobbery. MacNeil has a deep and enthusiastic appreciation, not only for the wines, but also for the history, culture and food of each of the countries that she writes about. This adds extra dimensions to the book. At times it reads almost like a travel guide as it does like a reference work on wine. Never thought I would make it through all 1000 pages in this book when I first started reading it, but I found myself reaching for this book whenever I had a free moment. It’s thorough, without the snobbery. MacNeil has a deep and enthusiastic appreciation, not only for the wines, but also for the history, culture and food of each of the countries that she writes about. This adds extra dimensions to the book. At times it reads almost like a travel guide as it does like a reference work on wine. The book is divided into two parts. The first is an introduction to the elements of winemaking, wine tasting, major kinds of grapes, etc. The second part (my favorite) is a country by country, region by region, sub-region by sub-region discussion of grapes, vineyards and wines from around the world. ...moreOct 03, 2019
This is very dense but well done. Not an easy read by any means but worth slogging through if you’re in the industry.Jul 12, 2019
I'll definitely never read the whole thing. It is a book of fantastic reference! It's going to be an ongoing thing for as long as I love wine.....Nov 02, 2017
Very informative and nice nuggets of food and wine pairing is pretty fun!Mar 15, 2018
Very informative I have earned a great deal and continue to learn as I read it. On a recent cruise I got into a lengthy discussion with the wine steward who insisted that Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris were the same thing. While they may use the same grape, the taste is totally different.Jun 28, 2018
One of the very best books on the subject of wine. It’s a beginners book that will offer you a strong foundation of knowledge on the world of wine! All wine growing regions are included with important producers you should know and grape varietals. A must have for every sommelier or enthusiast.Oct 15, 2018
Terrific writing. She keeps it colorful and funny while also taking the subject seriously. The perfect book for someone new to wine but beyond the basics and seriously interested in learning about wine around the world.Feb 03, 2019
Excellent book. Great balance of fact, science and anecdotal text. It is a book that will be referenced many times through the year.Apr 25, 2019
A MUST READ for anyone interested in learning about wine. The amount of pages may be enormous, but it's full of maps, producer recommendations, photos, and a glossary alongside the usual history and wine styles across the world.Apr 17, 2018
The author did an incredibly thorough job of researching this book. She traveled extensively, seemed to have enjoyed herself, while tasting some of the best wines in the world. I have never seen a wine book packed with so much information. Her style is fun, and informative. This is truly a one-stop shop for everything you ever wanted to know about wine but were afraid to ask! A must-have book for the wine connoisseurs library.Take your time and choose the perfect book.
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