 | Biodynamic wine Demystified by Nicolas Joly
86 out of 100
Friday, July 23, 2010Whether you agree or not with Biodynamics, it is certainly true that the book gives a solid start to understanding the topic, without going into too much depth. Read More >> |
 | Let me tell you about wine by Oz Clarke
90 out of 100
Friday, June 25, 2010This is one of the best "Introduction to Wine" books that I have read. It gets the balance between topical facts and useful information almost perfect and is written in the fun, disarming Oz Clarke style. Read More >> |
 | What Price Bordeaux? by Benjamin Lewin MW
91 out of 100
Friday, May 21, 2010Benjamin Lewin looks at the history and economics of Bordeaux to try to understand how the price of Bordeaux is determined and whether it accurately reflects the quality in the wine? Read More >> |
 | Harpers Wine and Spirit Trades Review
87 out of 100
Friday, May 14, 2010Harpers Wine and Spirit Trades Review is a fortnightly magazine designed for the wine and spirits trade. Editorially it features news, events, analysis, interviews and opinion all with a trade focus. Read More >> |
 | The Billionaire's Vinegar by Benjamin Wallace
95 out of 100
Sunday, March 07, 2010This is a brilliant wine book with a fascinating story, well written and highly educational. A must read for all wine lovers. Read More >> |
 | Red, White and Drunk All Over by Natalie MacLean
92 out of 100
Wednesday, March 03, 2010What a book! It gives a real feel for the wine industry that you do not get from other books, fun and educational, an excellent read. Read More >> |
 | Quotable Quotes, The Wine Lover by Magpie Books
78 out of 100
Wednesday, January 06, 2010A fun romp through wine quotes, filled mostly with old classic quotes. Read More >> |
 | Grapes and Wines by Oz Clarke and Margaret Rand
94 out of 100
Wednesday, January 06, 2010An excellent reference or coffee table book. Detailing over 446 varieties including synonyms. 17 classic varieties are examined in extreme detail with another 15 major varieties given a thorough write up. Read More >> |
 | The Concise World Atlas of Wine
94 out of 100
Friday, October 30, 2009If you are a wine student or travel the world tasting wine, then this is the must have book. It is just two fifths the size of its bigger brother, but with the same great maps and descriptions. Read More >> |
 | High Johnsons's Wine Companion fully revised and updated by Stephen Brook
93 out of 100
Saturday, October 17, 2009Small touches and the number of producers make this an excellent must have reference book for any passionate wine person. It is a great companion to a wine atlas, complementing rather than competing. Read More >> |
 | Crush it by Gary Vay-ner-chuk
89 out of 100
Wednesday, October 14, 2009Crush It, is not so much a wine book than a business book about a social media and wine phenomena. Read More >> |
 | A Guide to the Wines of England & Wales by Philip Williamson & David Moore
84 out of 100
Tuesday, October 13, 2009An excellent book for those who are planning holidays into the English countryside and want to visit the top UK wineries. Read More >> |
 | The Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia 4th Edition by Tom Stevenson
90 out of 100
Wednesday, September 16, 2009Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia is a useful wine atlas with a focus on producers. It lacks high quality maps and the very brief regional descriptions means it should not be your primary source for each region, but it complements other wine atlases very well. Read More >> |
 | Wine For Dummies 4th Edition by Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan
88 out of 100
Wednesday, August 12, 2009Wine for Dummies is a very thorough and accessible book for the novice and gives some great tips for the intermediate enthusiast. Whilst it has a big American bias it provides a good starting point for anyone interested in wine. Read More >> |
 | The Wine Report 2009 by Tom Stevenson
90 out of 100
Thursday, June 18, 2009Tom Stevenson's Wine Report is an excellent annual update to the wine regions of the world. Filled with vintage reports and guideince on the top wineries in each wine region it is a must have for hardened wine geeks, and those in the trade. Read More >> |
 | Understanding Wine Technology by David Bird
90 out of 100
Friday, June 05, 2009Understanding Wine Technology looks at the methods of converting grapes into wine including presses, must adjustment, fermentation, filtering, fining, bottling and all the equipment used to achieve these processes. Read More >> |
 | The Oxford Companion to Wine by Jancis Robinson Third Edition
97 out of 100
Thursday, May 07, 2009The Oxford Companion to Wine is one of the great wine reference books and a must for any serious wine student or hardened enthusiast. Read More >> |
 | The Great Wine Swindle by Malcolm Gluck
87 out of 100
Sunday, April 26, 2009Malcolm Gluck’s The Great Wine Swindle is a tell all look under the sheets of the wine industry, but reads more as an attack then a exposé. It has some very interesting points and stories but its vitriolic tone makes it less pleasurable to read. Read More >> |
 | Oz Clarke's Wine Atlas Second Edition
89 out of 100
Friday, April 03, 2009Oz's exuburence for wine bursts through this book, his chatty style is the books biggest asset and flaw. A perfect cofee table book but slow to use for reseaching. Read More >> |
 | The Wine Diet by Professor Roger Corder
90 out of 100
Tuesday, March 10, 2009An interesting look into the health benefits of wine and chocolate. Heavy going in places but gives the current scientific picture on the health benefits of moderate wine consumption. Read More >> |
 | Choosing the right wine, A teach yourself book by Beverley Blanning MW
91 out of 100
Friday, February 06, 2009Choosing the right wine is an excellent book for those looking to learn more about wine. A must read for most people into wine and want to know more than grapes and regions. Read More >> |
 | Bordeaux by Oz Clarke
89 out of 100
Tuesday, January 06, 2009Oz Clarke's first wine love is Bordeaux and in this book Oz gives and excellent overview of the region. He covers the region's rules and prominent producers and people. Read More >> |
 | Chateau Monty by Monty Waldin
85 out of 100
Thursday, December 04, 2008Chateau Monty is the true story of wine writer Monty Waldin moving to the South of France and making wine. The narrative is a bit weak in places, but to a wine buff it is a fun read, enjoyable and educational - a great combination! Read More >> |
 | Heard It Through The Grapevine by Matt Skinner
86 out of 100
Monday, October 20, 2008A drinkers guide to getting the most out of wine. Well rounded, it builds on Matt's earlier book Thirsty Work. The book covers all things that surround wine such as where to buy wine, what to eat with it and how to store it. Read More >> |
 | The Business of Wine – A Global Perspective
85 out of 100
Tuesday, September 30, 2008An academic book, it contains some fantastic thought provoking insights and ideas. If you’re a student or a new manager in the wine industry, it is a great starting point. Read More >> |
 | Michael Schuster Essential Winetasting
91 out of 100
Tuesday, August 26, 2008Michael Schuster describes this book as a 'how to' and 'why' rather than a 'what' type of book, and it certainly is without doubt the best written book on wine tasting I have read. Read More >> |
 | UK Vineyards Guide 2008, by Stephen Skelton
83 out of 100
Monday, August 04, 2008An excellent reference book on all things to do with English wine, lacks maps and climate information, but a must-have book for English wine fans. Read More >> |
 | Grape Britain, A Tour of Britain's Vineyards by David Harvey
80 out of 100
Sunday, June 29, 2008In the latest book on Britain's vineyards and grapes, David tries to give a sense of the wineries which he does very well, but it lacks maps and basic information about the vineyards. Read More >> |
 | Wine Science by Jamie Goode
95 out of 100
Thursday, May 01, 2008An excellent book for people into wine and science and want to understand a bit more about wine rather than regions and grape varieties which so many books focus on.
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 | The World Atlas of Wine, 6th Edition, by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson
96 out of 100
Thursday, April 17, 2008The World Atlas of Wine 6th Edition is a reference book that is hard to reference, but with some great maps. Rating 96 out of 100 Read More >> |
