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Wine Reference and Compendiums
The ABC's of Wine, Brew, & Spirits , Gene Ford . A humorous quick-reference book for the consumer or liquor store owner. Solid information in handy dictionary format with clever illustrations. Revised, 4th Edition. Price: $ 14.95
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The New Joys of Wine , Clifton Fadiman . Reprint of this oversized volume with updated charts, 437 illustrations, including 249 color plates and 14 maps in full color. Extraordinarily designed compendium of wine lore. Gift book format. Price: $ 60.00
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Harvey's Pocket Guide to Wine , Christopher Fielden . Pocket-sized instant-reference of essential information on wine-production and distribution. Includes methods of manufacture, major shippers, grapes and grape hybrids. Full vintage charts and sample labels complete this handy guidebook. A recommended alternative to Johnson, Hugh's 'Pocket Encyclopedia of Wine' Price: $ 4.95
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Windows on the World Complete Wine Course , Zraly, Kevin . Very attractive and well-organized handbook for the wine student, novice or expert by America's leading sommelier/wine educator. Based on his course at this famous restaurant, all major regions and types are detailed along with instructions on tasting wine, solid facts and superb wine judgments. Includes maps, labels, cartoons, photos, sidebars, charts, tables, questions, and answers etc. New 2005 edition. Price: $ 24.95
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Wine Into Words , Gabler, James M. . A history and bibliography of wine books in the English language. An incredible listing of hundreds of authors all on the subject of wine and its uses. If you are a collector of wine books then this book will help in finding titles to add to your collection. Hardbound, 403 pp. Price: $ 58.00
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Harrod's Book of Fine Wine , Simon, Joanna . Twenty four of the world's foremost writers have been brought together by Simon - herself a wine expert and contributing monographer - in this elegant work. It offers a series of brilliantly evocative regional profiles written by the most remarkable collection of wine writers ever to work together. A fine impression for the coffee table or home bar. Superb color photographs take one into the vineyards, chateaux and wineries throughout the world. Hardbound, 272 pp. 1992 Price: $ 19.95
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Oxford Companion to Wine , Jancis Robinson . Exhaustive, encyclopedic reference with over 4,000 entries and hundreds of color plates and black and white photos. Culled from a myriad of sources, geographical, mythical, literary, historical, and viticultural entries fill a book that one can return to again and again. Highest recommendation! Hardback, 864 pp. 1999 Price: $ 65.00
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Guiness Drinking Companion , Dunking, Leslie . An entertaining blend of factual information and literary anecdote. Quotes, woodcuts, etchings, vintage advertisements, and much more. Illustrated in color and black and white. Hardcover, 224 pp. 1992 Price: $ 22.95
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Larousse Pocket Encyclopedia of Wine , Christopher Foulkes . An A to Z guide to wines from around the world, wine producers, regions, appellations and vineyards, wine terms and grape varieties. Also included is an atlas, vintage notes, a value wine selection, and sections on tasting and wine and food pairing. 256 pp. Hardcover, 1996. Price: $ 11.95
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Wine IQ Training and Reference Guide w/ UC Davis Aroma Wheel , . Colorful plastic card summarizes essentials of wine appreciation for consumer or staff training and every day reference. Aroma wheel helps develop aroma and flavor memory. The UC Davis aroma wheel is a handy tool when searching for an appropriate flavor. Info on pairing food with wine, a serving temperature guide and a short glossary make this a good starting wine tasting reference. Price: $ 7.99
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101 Essential Tips , Tom Stevenson . An attractive, full color pocket-sized book that brings expert advice at an affordable price. Grape varieties, winemaking, regions, serving, storage, and sensory evaluation are all covered with simple language. Great idea for gift baskets. Paperback, 72 pp. Price: $ 4.95
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Cabernet, A Photographic Journey From Vine to Wine , Charles O'Rear . "Cabernet" is a vibrant and gorgeous photographic essay of one of the most prized red wines. The different landscapes that create the vine and people who create the wine are portrayed from Napa to Bordeaux. Hardbound, 144 pp. 1998 Price: $ 19.98
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A Bibliography on Grapes, Wine, Other Alcoholic Beverages and Temperance (Before 1901) , Maynard Amerine . This bibliography of more than 3,700 items printed in the United States is an essential resource for all scholars, researchers, booksellers, and bibliophiles interested in viticulture, neology, alcoholic beverages, and the temperance and prohibition movements. Hardbound, 320 pp. 1998 Price: $ 75.00
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Oz Clarke's Encyclopedia of Wine , Oz Clarke . A compact, comprehensive guide to wine with information on producers, vintages, and every major wine growing area. Also includes information on serving and storing, food and wine pairings, up-to-date vintage charts, and a glossary. Over 500 color photographs and illustrations. Hardbound, 448 pp. Price: $ 35.00
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Oz Clarke's New Encyclopedia of Wine , Oz Clarke . An easy to use for the beginner as it is informative for the experts, this book allows the wine lover to find any wine, region, product or grape with ease. Color photographs and maps finalize the book. Hardcover, 416 pp. Price: $ 40.00
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Global Encyclopedia Of Wine , Peter Forrestal . The monumental wine book of the decade: never before has a collection of the world's leading wine experts and writers gathered together to produce the one thorough and definitive book on wine. Comes with a free CD Rom. Price: $ 75.00
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Successful Wine Marketing , Kirby Moulton . Explains the principles, logistics, and strategies of wine marketing and sales, helping any winery or distributor understand this unique market, find a niche, and develop a successful marketing plan. Price: $ 95.00
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Wine Companion , Hugh Johnson . This book combines detailed reference with practical advice on how to enjoy wine to the full. Including a star-rating system for every producer entry, the book begins with an analysis of wine and how it is made, with all aspects - from vine to winery and cellar - covered in full. It explores the main grape varieties, the wine styles they produce and the effects of soil and climate on the character of the wine. An in-depth tour of the world's wine-producing countries and their wine regions details the major producers and the estates themselves, giving critical insight into their winemaking traditions. A practical section on enjoying wine includes how to serve and store wine, and matching wine with food. Hardbound, 592pp. Price: $ 45.00
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Z Guides: Winetasting , Oz Clarke . A step by step guide to tasting wine, crib notes to wine styles and grape varietals, vintage notes, all in a handy Z-folded guide that fits in your wallet. Price: $ 3.95
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Z Guides: Wine & Food Matcher , Oz Clarke . Practical tips and information on matching food and wine, all in a handy Z-folded guide that fits in your wallet. Price: $ 3.95
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Wine Bible , Karen Macneil . A comprehensive book by a renowned wine teacher and authority. Broken down by country, this book features all the major wine producers and many of the smaller ones. An excellent book for beginners and experts alike. Price: $ 19.95
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Grossman's Cyclopedia, the Concise Guide to Wines, Beers, and Spirits , Harriet Lembeck . Everything you need to know about alcoholic beverages, in one simple, compact and precise encyclopedia. Price: $ 9.95
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Larousse Encyclopedia , Christopher Foulkes . A visual and cultural feast, this generously illustrated book is a comprehensive reference to the world's vineyards and to the enjoyment of wine. Hundreds of full-color photographs, maps and drawings illustrate the country-by-country, vineyard-by-vineyard descriptions of all the world's wine regions from the United States and Europe to New Zealand and the Orient. Full of practical information, the book also details the intricacies of pairing wine with food, wine selection and etiquette, as well as historical and technical information about how wine is made. Price: $ 45.00
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Sommelier's Guide to Wine , Brian Smith . Aimed at restaurant workers and the general reader, this guide describes the basics of selecting, serving, and tasting wine. Hardcover, 192 pp. Price: $ 11.95
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Grape Varieties , Pierre Galete . This book offers an introduction to the world of vines through the presentation of 36 universally recognized varieties, including merlot, chardonnay, syrah, chasselas and Riesling. It explains how to identify the different varieties in the vineyard, the different flavors they give to the wines, and discusses the cultivation process. Paperback, 160 pp. Price: $ 18.95
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The World Atlas of Wine , Hugh Johnson . Latest Edition of the classic wine book that is a library in one volume. Used and respected by professionals and trusted as the authority by wine drinkers Price: $ 50.00
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Wine Into Words New Edition , James M. Gabler . New edition. A history and bibliography of wine books in the English language. An incredible listing of hundreds of authors all on the subject of wine and its uses. If you are a collector of wine books then this book will help in finding titles to add to your collection. Hardbound, 403 pp. Price: $ 99.00
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