Anthony Dias Blue's Pocket Guide to Wine 2006 (Anthony Dias Blue's Guides) (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Despite influences from climate, geography, and winemaking techniques, the base flavor in wine comes from the grape..." (more)
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Review

"One of the most influential food and wine personalities in the United States."

-- Arthur von Wiesenberger, Santa Barbara News-Press --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Description

From the expert who promises to avoid winespeak comes an unfussy guide that focuses on American wines and on up-and-coming wineries from around the globe.

For novices and afficionados alike, Anthony Dias Blue's Pocket Guide to Wine 2006 will lead you to the best choices -- and values -- without pretense or hyperbole. With a special eye for American wines and those that are unheralded yet not to be missed, Blue makes the process of choosing wine in a store or restaurant simple. He provides:

• Extensive listings of wineries on six continents, from Mexico to South Africa, from Long Island to Israel, and even from China to India

• Outstanding and cult wineries -- and wineries to watch

• Profiles of each region that focus on key characteristics and varieties

• Ratings, succinct descriptions, and opinions about each producer

• Updated vintage reports

• Advice about what to drink now

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Fireside (September 20, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743265084
• ISBN-13: 978-0743265089
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 3.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,961,327 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1.0 out of 5 stars save your money, September 17, 2006

By	J. Harris - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

was hoping for reviews of individual wines, and this is so not that. rather, an alphabetical listing of wineries, with generic mutterings about what varieties of wine they produce.

for the same money, get a bottle of J Lohr Monterey Valdigue, leaves a much better taste in your mouth.

5.0 out of 5 stars insightful and educational, July 18, 2006

By	cynthia "foodie" (Santa Monica, Ca United States) - See all my reviews

i take this guide with me every time i eat out, go to the wine shop or even the grocery store. It gives insightful and useful info on a wide variety of wines. If you like the Zagat guide you will love this guide