Wine books
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New to the genre? These 5 are the books to read first.
Wine
Hugh JohnsonAn early general introduction to wine that covers grapes, making, regions and tasting in plain terms.
The Wine Bible
Karen MacNeilA large single-volume reference covering grapes, regions, producers and food pairing, widely used by readers starting out.
Adventures on the Wine Route
Kermit LynchA travel and memoir account of tracking down small French producers, and a well-known example of the wine-writing memoir.
Wine Folly
Madeline PucketteA heavily illustrated guide to grape varieties, styles and tasting, aimed at beginners who learn best from diagrams.
The World Atlas of Wine
Hugh JohnsonA regional atlas of the world's wine areas with maps, a standard reference for geography and appellations.
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