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Book SynopsisBestselling wine author Kevin Zraly and the World Wine Guys tell the story of red wine, grape by grape, revealing the vast world of the 50 major varietals and blend styles. The helpful introduction shows how red wine grapes evolved and spread and also how red wine is made. Peppered with engaging facts and figures, each chapter of the book profiles a varietal or blend style, featuring a brief history, taste profiles, along with food pairings, recommended producers and all-inclusive bottle selections.
Trade Review“This new, definitive resource for all things red wine covers 50 essential varieties and styles from around the world, plus facts about wine that everyone deserves to know… perfect for wine newbies and experts alike.” —
Marie Claire “Red Wine isn’t a book made to collect dust on your shelf, it’s a book made to be used. … brief and engaging narratives . . . make the book super user-friendly and a must-check before running out to the wine store.” — HuffPost
“
Red Wine is, simply stated, an exceptional book.” —
Wineormous “With eye-catching photography and engaging anecdotes from winemakers the world over,
Red Wine is . . . a great, easy-to-read resource with tasting notes, food pairings and more . . . which makes it a great gift for the novice and geek alike.”—
Wine Enthusiast “This user-friendly guide is organized by grape rather than region. All the better for big Cabernet Sauvignon fans read up on global offerings and the authors’ specific wine suggestions ranging from bargain options to special occasion options for each varietal. Bundle this book with a nice bottle of red wine for the oenophile in your life. It’ll be a hit. Oh, and Zraly is the founder of Windows on the World Wine School; DeSimone and Jenssen are the World Wine Guys—wine, spirits, food and travel writers, educators and hosts. The combined expertise of the three wine minds behind this guide is equal to almost a century's worth of wine education and experience.” — Forbes.com
“It’s a great introductory book for a new wine lover — the chapters are short and punchy but thorough—and also a very solid reference text for true experts as well.” —
Santa Barbara Independent“This new, definitive resource for all things red wine covers 50 essential varieties and styles from around the world, plus facts about wine that everyone deserves to know… perfect for wine newbies and experts alike.” —
Marie Claire “Red Wine isn’t a book made to collect dust on your shelf, it’s a book made to be used. … brief and engaging narratives . . . make the book super user-friendly and a must-check before running out to the wine store.” — HuffPost
“
Red Wine is, simply stated, an exceptional book.” —
Wineormous “With eye-catching photography and engaging anecdotes from winemakers the world over,
Red Wine is . . . a great, easy-to-read resource with tasting notes, food pairings and more . . . which makes it a great gift for the novice and geek alike.”—
Wine Enthusiast “This user-friendly guide is organized by grape rather than region. All the better for big Cabernet Sauvignon fans read up on global offerings and the authors’ specific wine suggestions ranging from bargain options to special occasion options for each varietal. Bundle this book with a nice bottle of red wine for the oenophile in your life. It’ll be a hit. Oh, and Zraly is the founder of Windows on the World Wine School; DeSimone and Jenssen are the World Wine Guys—wine, spirits, food and travel writers, educators and hosts. The combined expertise of the three wine minds behind this guide is equal to almost a century's worth of wine education and experience.” — Forbes.com
“It’s a great introductory book for a new wine lover — the chapters are short and punchy but thorough—and also a very solid reference text for true experts as well.” —
Santa Barbara Independent
