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| The Wine Bible | 
 enlarge | Author: Karen Macneil
Brand: HomeAndWine.com
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  79 reviews
Sales Rank: 4774
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 904
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 1.9
ISBN: 1563054345
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.22
UPC: 019628034342
EAN: 9781563054341
ASIN: 1563054345
Publication Date: September 2001
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 Great book about wine, especially California wine June 12, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am into wines and viticulture, and this was the first book I read on the subject. It is an excellent place to start, especially for Americans (because of the emphasis on American wines) and anyone who wants a detailed introduction to American wines. It is very down-to-earth and friendly, written by an author who is very knowledgable about her subject and who obviously loves her work. You learn a lot about viticulture and tasting in this book, which equips you to learn more about European wines from other sources (this book does contain information about regional varieties from Europe, Australia and South Africa, but the material is less detailed than in other books.) Highly recommended, this should be on any wine lover's bookshelf!
 Very comprehensive May 11, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
In my quest to better understand all of the concepts that account for differences in wines of the same varietal and/or location, I stumbled upon this book. Enbedded in the book were the answers to my questions. Although the Wine Bible can often get too much into somwhat boring and trivial details, it is the ultimate reference. Not only do I better understand wines but it also provides a history of the wine regions of the world, the culture and cuisine.
Very Comprehensive and Well-Written May 8, 2005
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a very comprehensive book. Excellent as a reference with sound advice throughout as well. I live in Europe and have had the opportunity to use the information in the book to purchase wine in Germany, France, Italy and Spain. My only complaint would be that many of the
Wow! April 11, 2005
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I ordered 2 of Karen's bibles--one for me and one for friends. As for me, I simply love and appreciate good wine and champagne. My friends on the other hand are restaurant owners.
I've been reading my wine bible almost every day...carrying it in the car to read while I wait for the kids in carpool. I stayed up late last night reading the entire section on champagne-what an education. I retained so much of the information I read which made me realize how well written the power-packed book is.
Love IT!
I'm waiting for the grand opening of my friends bar next door to Local on Elm Street in Dallas (hopefully May 2005) to give The Wine Bible to the proprietors as a congratulatory/celebratory gift. These owners, two brilliant, discerning women, have exquisitely executed their plans for an inimitable restaurant and bar. The Wine Bible is the perfect gift for perfect friends with perfect taste!
I have recommended The Wine Bible to several other girlfriends of mine and teased them with stories about Karen's terrific descriptions that allow readers to "click" with each topic.
This is a fabulous find that will be my "go to" book. It truly is a bible in that you can pick it up, open to any page and begin reading something that will be interesting, exciting, educational and allow you to "witness" to others!!
Well done!
A well-written primer and continuing reference guide March 10, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Wine Bible is something of a rarity in that it is simultaneously basic enough be the a first wine book, and advanced enough to be an intermediate reference guide. That is quite a trick, and is the primary reason I have read through its sections many times and continue to refer to it on a regular basis.
Karen MacNeil has written a handy book here. The practice of winemaking is discussed, the major and minor grapes are detailed, and all of the major regions are analyzed in basic enough terms to make it approachable, but also with enough detail to provide a fairly complete picture of each region. Cuisine is discussed, as are wines to know and wineries to visit. In short, the Wine Bible is an all-in-one reference guide to the beginning wine enthusiast who knows enough to talk about wine, but not enough to talk about wine intelligently.
The Wine Bible is also well-written, although the author can be a bit much at times (for example, flavors are always "darting" about in the glass). However, at the end of the day, her occaisonal overreaching only serves to emphasize her enthusiasm, and this is not a bad thing. In sum, a great reference, and good read for beginning enthusiasts ready for that next step up in knowledge.
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