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| Windows on the World Complete Wine Course: 2005 Edition: A Lively Guide (Windows on the World Complete Wine Course) | 
 enlarge | Author: Kevin Zraly
Publisher: Sterling
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 736665
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 224
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 10 x 8.4 x 1.1
ISBN: 1402717334
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.22
UPC: 049725517332
EAN: 9781402717338
ASIN: 1402717334
Publication Date: August 1, 2004
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 Excellent! July 10, 2008
I have been trying to find a book that would break down European wine regions into understandable language and I have found it! I took this book out of my local library and after reading numerous books on wine I now have a better understanding of German, French and Italian wines. Kevin makes labels easier to understand and after studying his guide I found I could read labels with more ease. French appellations are especially confusing, and while I would not want to memorize them in depth I did take basic knowledge from his easy to read and understand style. Being that I have to return the book (sigh...) I have made my own chart using the book as a guideline as I am sure I will forget half of it if I don't. Next time I go to the local wine merchant I won't feel like a total idiot. Thank you, Kevin Zraly! I hope one day to be able to take one of his wine courses. I would really like to meet him in person and thank him.
so nice! January 10, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased this book as a gift and my husband loves it so much! This book is just perfect, full of pictures, you know, so you can locate Borbeaux or Champagne! It gives a really good general idea on the wine world and is full of informations. After our last trip to Lyon, France my husband decided to learn more about wines and this book is the perfect first step for someone who is wanting to learn.
Great buy.
Very worthwhile. November 5, 2006
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
We saw this book on someone else's table, and picked it up. Couldn't stop reading it and now we have our own copy. Lots of wonderful information. Well worth having.
A very good reference, especially for beginner October 17, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I was lucky enough to find and buy this book back in 1989 when I first begain my wine education. I found the information, and the way it was presented, very easy to follow and very useful. The description and author clearly states that this is an introduction to wine. If your goal is to find out what wines you enjoy vs. becoming a collector, than I will go so far as to say that this book is the only one you will ever need.
I started a wine tasting club with my friends. Each month we would pick a different variety, and the host would choose 6 wines. As the unofficial 'president' of the club, I would write up some notes on the grape, region, etc., and most of those notes came from this book. I have since donated all my other wine books to the local book sale - this is the only one I return to for basic information. I probably will ask for an updated copy for Christmas.
 Kevin Zraly's disappointing volume August 17, 2006
4 out of 12 found this review helpful
As a guide to wines of the world, this book is really disappointing. Capitalizing on the fame and popularity of the former WTC Windows on the World, it sounded like an excellent bet. Unfortunately, it seems to be just a collection of commentary that might have taken place during evenings of wine samplings, and is completely useless as a reference guide.
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