The Wine Guide (Williams-Sonoma Guides) [Hardcover]

Larry Walker (Editor), Wink Lorch (Editor)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Time Life Education (January 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0737000635
• ISBN-13: 978-0737000634
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #329,648 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference on Wine Basics, February 10, 2004

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This review is from: The Wine Guide (Williams-Sonoma Guides) (Hardcover)

It is unfortunate that this book is currently out of print, although it is still worth the effort to locate a used copy. I really know very little about wines, except for a limited knowledge about Gallo. Because I was interested in learning about Italian wines, I sought a copy of this book. This book covers all of the basics, from how to take care of wine to the different types, and which ones go with what foods. I was surprised to learn that no wine goes well with artichokes, and if it were not for the book, I might have blamed the wine for the metallic taste that arises from that combination. Another impression feature of the book is its section on the world wine regions. Readers can learn much about the different types of wines grown around the world. Therefore, this is certainly a book worth reading before traveling and fully experiencing a culture.

3 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books about wine!, May 29, 2000

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This review is from: The Wine Guide (Williams-Sonoma Guides) (Hardcover)

It is one of best books on wines that I have already read. It is clearly and objective and its information are coherent. It also contains good tips.