The Great Wine Adventure [Paperback]

Edie De Avila (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1997

Who needs tons of text to learn wine basics? The Great Wine Adventure(r)'s 100 lively, illustrated word games, mazes, map finds, match-ups, word searches and Daffy Definitions make wine-learning fun and as easy as peeling a grape. Thousands - including new wine explorers, experienced wine lovers and wine teachers - love this classic. Uncover the stories of wine's grapes, production, tastes, smells, colors, chemistry, labels, glasses, bottles, people, regions, traditions, relation to food, and new trends. These "puzzles with a purpose" help everyone to capture an overview of the whole modern wine scene and lay a solid base for lifelong wine adventures.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A delightful way to learn and teach about wine..." -- Betsy Fischer, Winespeak

"An excellent present for someone starting to learn about wine" -- Hudson Cattell, Wine East, Mar/Apr, 1997

"Fascinating..." -- Jane Moulton, American Wine Society Journal, Mar/May, 1997

"Great format and well done." -- George Bursick, Winemaker, Ferrari-Carano Winery

"Highly recommended." -- Bob Foster, California Grapevine, Aug/S, 1997

"Innovative...Perfect for young and old alike" -- Teresa Knapp, New York Winegrape Foundation

"The book is wonderful..." -- Barry Tunick, puzzle designer, Los Angeles Times

"The most creative way to learn about wine. Everyone who reads it wants a copy!" -- Sharron McCarthy, Banfi Vintners

"Wine lovers will have a ball and learn." -- Dr. Herb Spasser, Society of Wine Educators

A great present... -- Hudson Cattell Wine East, Mar/Ap, 1997

Everyone who reads it wants a copy! -- Sharron McCarthy, Banfi Vintners

Great format and well done. -- George Bursick, Winemaker, Ferrari-Carano Winery

The book is wonderful... -- Barry Tunick, puzzle designer,Los Angeles Times

Wine lovers will have a ball and learn. -- Dr. Herb Spasser, Society of Wine Educators

From the Publisher

Edie De Avila makes hard stuff easy. Wine columnist, researcher/writer/games designer for Modern Maturity and other national publications, Edie interviews 40 wine experts and turns their technical explanations into 100 richly illustrated puzzles of pure learning fun. If you know nothing about wine, play these specially designed pencil games and learn plenty, laughing all the way. Wine instructors! Check our reviews from educators who wouldn't do without The Great Wine Adventure(r) in their classes.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Port Royal Pubns & Designs USA; 3 edition (August 1997)
• ISBN-10: 0940987015
• ISBN-13: 978-0940987012
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,102,989 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for wannabe wine connoisseurs, July 7, 2007

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C. OConnell "Reader Leader" (Palm Harbor, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Great Wine Adventure (Paperback)

If you like wine, and want to learn more in a fun, entertaining way, this is the book for you. With wonderful artwork, different puzzles (simple to complex), and wine from its humble beginnings to its present day status, Edie has created a book you can pick up and read at your leisure. But you may not want to put it down once you start it! I knew nothing about wine when I started the book (just knew what I liked to drink). Now I feel more confident when I attend wine tastings, and socialize with friends who appreciate this spirited beverage!

4.0 out of 5 stars is more helpful in wine knowledge, December 28, 2000

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jessy chong (asia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Great Wine Adventure (Paperback)

it get more detail in wine imformation, by the people just started to know more about wine & liqour.