| 25 September 2009
Because you wish you had the nerve to send back a bottle of wine, but aren't sure it's really bad...because you want to know how to splash leftover wine into pasta sauce without ruining it...because you're curious how and why a Master Sommelier/Master of Wine would freeze wine (seriously!). Wine Secrets by Marnie Old calls on forty of the world's most-renowned wine and food experts to share insider tips and wisdom from their experience.
Enter to win Wine Secrets--just leave a comment on the site with your favorite wine book!
Read the contest rules (short version: one entry per person, must be 21 or older and have a U.S. mailing address, enter by midnight Eastern time the following Thursday).
Congratulations to Melanie of Knoxville, TN, winner of the CaliBowls.
Web find of the week: From the Department of Duh: Wine ratings influence taste perceptions, says study.
PSA: Please drink responsibly, and never drink and drive.
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written by Abbey , September 25, 2009
written by Abbey , September 25, 2009
The Saucy Sisters' Guide to Wine by Barbara Novak and Beverly Wichman - it is such an entertaining read that you don't even realize you are learning about wine!
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written by Erika , September 25, 2009
written by Erika , September 25, 2009
I really enjoyed reading 'Reflections of a Wine Merchant'. How in depth each wine and wine region was described. How he made you feel as if you were in the cellars of France, and knew exactly how to spit the wine in the dirt toward the corner of the cellar. A great book for anyone really into wine.
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written by Sean Buckley , September 25, 2009
written by Sean Buckley , September 25, 2009
"The World's Greatest Wine Estates" - Robert Parker
Not really a book you sit down and read, but one you look up some really cool info on the wine you are drinking.
Not really a book you sit down and read, but one you look up some really cool info on the wine you are drinking.
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written by carol , September 25, 2009
written by carol , September 25, 2009
This might sound pedestrian, but I read "Wine For Dummies" cover to cover in three days, and it taught me so much, and I still refer to it,
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written by Susan C , September 25, 2009
written by Susan C , September 25, 2009
Great Wine Made Simple by Andrea Immer has been very helpful.
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written by Lisa D , September 25, 2009
written by Lisa D , September 25, 2009
I don't have any wine books. I do have the sonoma and napa valley tour guide so I guess that is my favorite one.
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written by d.e. manning , September 25, 2009
written by d.e. manning , September 25, 2009
"The Backyard Vinter: An Enthusiast's Guide to Growing Grapes and Making Wine at Home" by Jim Law.
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written by Amber Gibson , September 25, 2009
written by Amber Gibson , September 25, 2009
Great Wine Made Simple was my favorite when I first became interested in wines!
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written by kris anne , September 25, 2009
written by kris anne , September 25, 2009
the american wine guide.. a gift from my favorite wine snob with a HUGE box of stemless wine ware, as i am soooo very clumsy!
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written by nicole , September 25, 2009
written by nicole , September 25, 2009
I too am a fan of the wine bible. It is great for people who are just beginning to explore wines and wine tastings.
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written by Melanie , September 25, 2009
written by Melanie , September 25, 2009
I like Vinopolis, the book about the super fantastic place in London.
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written by susan varney , September 25, 2009
written by susan varney , September 25, 2009
i guess wine secrets is the only one i have ever heard of
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written by Melanie B. , September 25, 2009
written by Melanie B. , September 25, 2009
I like Vinopolis about the totally fantastic place in London, England. Totally worth the trip...
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written by George Papakonstantopoul , September 25, 2009
written by George Papakonstantopoul , September 25, 2009
i don't have a favorite wine book but one i ve read and it was quite ok is wine for dummies
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written by Angela J , September 26, 2009
written by Angela J , September 26, 2009
No favorite, entering for gifting a family member who is into wine
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written by Betty K. , September 26, 2009
written by Betty K. , September 26, 2009
Windows on the World Complete Wine Course-great book on wine-one of the best!
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written by Tracey wotring , September 26, 2009
written by Tracey wotring , September 26, 2009
K.I.S.S
Guide to Wine
Simple and Fun, check it out :}
Guide to Wine
Simple and Fun, check it out :}
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written by Deborah Wellenstein , September 26, 2009
written by Deborah Wellenstein , September 26, 2009
I really like the "Windows on the World Complete Wine Course". Thanks!
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written by Heather McDonough , September 26, 2009
written by Heather McDonough , September 26, 2009
My favorite wine book is the Windows on the World Complete Wine Course. It was my crash course introduction to the world of wine and I still reach for it constantly.
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written by Kris , September 27, 2009
written by Kris , September 27, 2009
I dont have a wine book, but do get a monthly magazine which I love, "Wine Enthusiast."
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written by Jason Nickolay , September 28, 2009
written by Jason Nickolay , September 28, 2009
I have never actually read a book about wine. I would like to read this one
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jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com
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written by Nicole D. , September 29, 2009
written by Nicole D. , September 29, 2009
I like The Essential Wine Book - lots of good info for the beginner.
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written by Nicole , September 30, 2009
written by Nicole , September 30, 2009
I really liked I Don't Know Much About Wine...But I Know What I Like.
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written by Nicole , September 30, 2009
written by Nicole , September 30, 2009
I really liked I Don't Know Much About Wine...But I Know What I Like.
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written by Kimberly , September 30, 2009
written by Kimberly , September 30, 2009
I am also guilty of reading Wine For Dummies. Before I met my boyfriend 3 years ago, I almost never had wine. He pretty much exclusively drank it, so I had to have a crash course and now love it. :)
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written by Cynthya P , October 01, 2009
written by Cynthya P , October 01, 2009
I like the The Little Black Book Of Wine: A Simple Guide To The World O Wine for the basics and The Oxford Companion to Wine for in depth information.
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