Windows on the World Complete Wine Course: 2009 Edition
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Windows on the World Complete Wine Course is simply the bestselling wine book in North America—it’s a classic. In addition to retaining the expanded 60-page section on “101 Wines You Should Know,” from last year, the 2009 revision will include 16 pages of quizzes (two at the end of every chapter) to test readers on how much they’ve learned—just as if they were in Kevin’s class. Those who use the book as an actual course will find this enormously helpful, and a great challenge for testing their knowledge of wine fundamentals. Of course, all wine lists and labels, vintage charts, and trend reports will receive a complete update, too.
As always, Zraly organizes his wines by region, from simple to complex, beginning with white wines from France, the U.S., and Germany; he moves on to the red wines of Burgundy and the Rhône, Bordeaux, the U.S., Italy, Australia, Argentina, and Chile; and concludes with champagnes and ports. By following Kevin’s order, readers will experience the best wines and the wide diversity of taste, style, region, and country. It’s not only a comprehensive and bargain-priced hands-on wine education, but a superb catalog from which to start a wine cellar or find a bottle appropriate for any occasion at any price.
This unequaled volume retains all the invaluable information, fabulous illustration, and gorgeous styling of the previous editions—presented in Zraly’s inimitable, irreverent style. It’s clearly the wine guide against which all others are judged.
As always, Zraly organizes his wines by region, from simple to complex, beginning with white wines from France, the U.S., and Germany; he moves on to the red wines of Burgundy and the Rhône, Bordeaux, the U.S., Italy, Australia, Argentina, and Chile; and concludes with champagnes and ports. By following Kevin’s order, readers will experience the best wines and the wide diversity of taste, style, region, and country. It’s not only a comprehensive and bargain-priced hands-on wine education, but a superb catalog from which to start a wine cellar or find a bottle appropriate for any occasion at any price.
This unequaled volume retains all the invaluable information, fabulous illustration, and gorgeous styling of the previous editions—presented in Zraly’s inimitable, irreverent style. It’s clearly the wine guide against which all others are judged.
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Kevin Zraly’s Windows on the World Complete Wine Course is considered a classic among amateur grape geeks (like me). The 2007 edition sold over 100,000 copies. Zraly uncorks the mysteries of wine with his trusted “wine course.” The comprehensive 2008 update is informative in the areas of wine tasting, selection, regions, and countries (from France to Chile), and also includes recommendations and advice on selecting a wine in an often complex market further complicated by the Internet. While this course may not qualify you to become a sommelier, it will definitely improve your knowledge and credentials as an amateur oeniphile, and should be considered an excellent starting point for any wine connoisseur.
G. Merritt
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I am new in the wine world and I have enjoyed reading the book and look forward to studying it further to broaden my knowledge of wine. Thank you so much.
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I absolutely love this book. Incredibly informative and broken out so that you don’t find yourself overwhelmed by all the vast information available in the wine world. I knew a little bit about wine before this book, and my knowledge has increased dramatically after reading this book. This is a must have for anyone with an interest in wine.
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This book is an excellent resource as your are starting to dive into the world of wine. I was introduced to this book many years ago. It gives a very good over of most of the major regions (although it lacking New Zealand, which is mind boggling) Other than that small caveat, I think this is a must have in your wine library. I am in the wine industry, and teach a beginning wine class, and each of my students receive this as a textbook.
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We were first introduced to this book at a vacation home we stayed in. I loved it so much I rushed to the bookstore and bought one for myself.
Excellent layout that takes you through the world of wine in a simple, easy-to-understand manner. Allows you to read a section at a time, or just use the book as a reference. A thorough index makes it easy to look up any question you may have about wineries, vintages, grapes, pairings, etc.
I was really impressed with the obvious work that went into this book — including excellent photography, reproductions of wine labels, and interviews and commentary from some of the most respected vintners in the world. Truly a labor of love here by Zraly.
If you ever wanted to have a working knowledge of wines — even if just enough to make a decent choice off the wine list on your next dinner out — this book will not disappoint.
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This was the first wine book I ever purchased (2006). At the time, it was too hard to read for me. This book is really packed with great information and great pictures. However, if you are buying your first book on wine, make it Oldman’s guide to outsmarting wine. Later, when you grow a bit more “geeky” about wine, you will begin to fully appreciate this book.
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Great book that covers all of the basics + provides real-world tasting ideas. Only downside is the focus on French wines; I wish there was more on Italy and “emerging” markets like Argentina. But with that said, Kevin Zraly recommends books that focus on these (and other) regions, so for those that need more information, it is easy to know where to read next.
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delighted with this book, as someone who knows nothing about wine, this gives the right level of information to get going with.
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Windows on the World Complete Wine Course: 2009 Edition (Windows on the World Complete Wine Course) is the number one book to learn about wine. It’s a complete, readable guide to wine regions, grape varietals, wine pairing, and much much more. You’ll learn about all the major wine regions, their typical grape varietals, and distinguishing characteristics.
Throughout the book specific, easily available, and affordable wines are profiled by winery. Special sections take this further: wine tasting “courses” of flights of different wines to compare; 101 favorite wines; and wines to begin a wine cellar.
I’ve completed two levels of the excellent Wine and Spirit Education Trust’s wine programs. I’m amazed that Kevin Zraly’s Windows on the World is just as thorough and is basically the intermediate level – in a book. I refer back to it often, and give it as gifts to friends who want to increase their appreciation of wine.
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I bought this for my husband for Christmas and we are steadily reading our way through it, generally with the aid of a bottle of wine! It has so much good information, and is presented in a really friendly, easily-accessible way. I feel we are learning a lot, and enjoying the process! We have already started to branch out in our wine buying rather than sticking to the old favourites. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves wine and wants to know more about it!
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