Bottlenotes Guide to Wine: Around the World in 80 Sips [Spiral-bound]

Alyssa Rapp (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 17, 2008

Today wine is more popular than ever?and consumers need up-to-date, sensible, and sophisticated advice from those in the know. Based on one of the Web site?s most popular tasting events, this book will take readers on a journey through time and today?s vineyards. Combining essential information about wine, featuring a primer about the different categories and a one-of-a-kind regional guide, what more could a wine-lover want? Inspiring wine drinkers to expand their knowledge base and explore their taste preferences, Bottlenotes will take a look at the most interesting wine spots, including: Napa, California; Italy; Australia; Lebanon; Israel; China; South Africa; Chile; and others! It used to be that there were two choices when you ordered wine?European or Californian? But now the wine world is multicultural and international. In order to stay in the game, it?s important to learn from those in the know?and the folks at Bottlenotes are here to help!

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 256 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media; Spi edition (October 17, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598697870
• ISBN-13: 978-1598697872
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,659,895 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great intro to wine, September 16, 2008

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This review is from: Bottlenotes Guide to Wine: Around the World in 80 Sips (Spiral-bound)

This is a great intro to wine, as well as a good reference for people who already have some wine knowledge. It covers regions, grapes varieties, and food and wine pairings. The language is fun and informative. I really enjoyed it. Will buy it as a fun present with a bottle of wine for friends' birthdays, etc.

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book for all levels of wine lovers, December 26, 2010

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mdmoiselle (Santa Monica, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bottlenotes Guide to Wine: Around the World in 80 Sips (Spiral-bound)

Fantastic book for anyone interested in wine, especially new comers to the wonderful world of wine. I give this book as gifts to my friends who are just discovering the finer aspects of wine. Highly recommended!

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Handy Book, September 16, 2008

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Sailmaster26 "Sailmaster26" (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bottlenotes Guide to Wine: Around the World in 80 Sips (Spiral-bound)

This book was given to me and became one of several books I have about wine. I was happy to discover that this one is informative, written in a great voice and looks a lot like a small cookbook so it has a new home in my kitchen where I'm often doing my wine drinking. All in all, a handy book to have around.