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Book SynopsisRaise a glass to the 35th anniversary edition of the definitive guide to understanding and appreciating winewritten by James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Kevin Zraly and with more than three million copies sold. When it comes to beginners' wine guides, Windows on the World Complete Wine Course is one of the perennial best. TheWall Street Journal Kevin Zraly is America's ultimate wine educator, and his entertaining teaching style has made this must-have book a treasured favorite for more than three decades. He demystifies every aspect of wine: grape varieties, winemaking techniques, different types and styles of wine, how to read a wine label, and how to evaluate a wine in just 60 seconds. Ranging from the renowned reds of Bordeaux and California to the trailblazing whites of New York and Burgundy, this essential volume features maps of each region, lush photographs, a wealth of infographics, more than 800 of the best-value wines from around the world, over 100 labelsinc
Trade ReviewPraise for Kevin Zraly and the Windows on the World Complete Wine Course:
"Kevin Zraly is the finest wine educator I have known.” —Robert Parker Jr.
"One of the best start-from-scratch wine books ever written." —
The New York Times “The great Zraly wit and his legendary front-of-the-classroom presence are integral parts of this fresh approach.” —
Wine Spectator “A visually exciting, intelligently structured reference.” —
Bon Appétit “Brims with enthusiasm … breezy, down-to-earth.” —
Chicago Tribune “The liveliest short course on wine ever wrapped between two covers.” —
Boston Globe “As entertaining as it is informative.” —
New York Daily NewsPraise for Kevin Zraly and the Windows on the World Complete Wine Course:
"Kevin Zraly is the finest wine educator I have known.” —Robert Parker Jr.
"One of the best start-from-scratch wine books ever written." —
The New York Times “The great Zraly wit and his legendary front-of-the-classroom presence are integral parts of this fresh approach.” —
Wine Spectator “A visually exciting, intelligently structured reference.” —
Bon Appétit “Brims with enthusiasm … breezy, down-to-earth.” —
Chicago Tribune “The liveliest short course on wine ever wrapped between two covers.” —
Boston Globe “As entertaining as it is informative.” —
New York Daily News
