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A wine writers favorite wine books
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items These are some of my favorite wine books, from the super nerdy to the learn how to taste style books to war and wine and so much more. These books all have a place in my wine book collection.
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Wine books for wine lovers to wine scholars
Wine Tasting Journals
Wine books for wine lovers to wine scholars
An ever growing wine book recommendation list I have been making. I am an industry professional, but most of these are for the average wine drinker and lover, not just us weird nerds.
A beautiful book from a unique perspective which is rare these days in wine books. You go through the ages and incorporates politics, world history and more with wine. I highly recommend and makes a fantastic gift.
The Wine List: Stories & Tasting Notes
A must read for anyone who loves reading about the war. This gives a new twist to what was happening at wineries during the war and their efforts. Highly recommend.
Wine and War: France's Treasure Battle
Do you love maps? Do you love Champagne? Then you MUST purchase this comprehensive Champagne book. Beyond it being stunning it is filled with gorgeous maps that you should 100% frame. Not saying I did.. but…
Champagne: Essential Guide & Map Set
Really interesting insight into a obsessive sommeliers, food and wine and so much more. A fun read for sure.
Cork Dork: A Wine-Fueled Adventure
If you want one comprehensive amazingly nerdy book on wine, I suggest this one, always.
The Wine Bible
A beautiful book about American vines and wine.
The Wild Vine: A Forgotten Grape Story
Hands down my favorite wine book of 2024. Henry is a fantastic writer, I highly recommend reading this one!
Vines in a Cold Climate: English Wine Revolution
Want to learn the basics of wine? This is the book for you. It is a comprehensive walk through into the world of wine, grapes, wines, how to pair, how to taste, etc.
Kevin Zraly Windows on the World Wine Course
Italian wine lover? Than this is the wine book for you. Filled with lovely stories you almost feel you are there with the writer.
Italian Wine: History, Regions, and Grapes
This famous wine book I know you have heard of. If you like trending infographics to learn about various grapes- this is the book for you.
Wine Folly: The Essential Guide to Wine
If you want information without the snobbery, this is a fun little wine book for you then.
Wine for Normal People: A Real Guide
If you like the Wine Folly style of learning, you will like this book. I prefer this one as it was written by a very knowledgeable sommelier who I respect a lot.
Wine Simple: A Guide from a World-Class Sommelier
Do you like fast food, junk food, normal on the run food? Then this is for you. The author pairs wines with your favorite not so good for you foods and people are obsessed.
Big Macs & Burgundy: Real World Wine Pairings
The most beautiful and comprehensive books on French wine I will ever recommend. These are a must for French wine lovers.
The New French Wine: Two-Book Boxed Set
A lovely book written about a high paced extremely hard industry for women. Get wrapped up in this fun book.
Wine People: A Novel
An amazing book from America's most famous wine importer, Kermit Lynch.
Adventures on the Wine Route: 25th Anniv.
A great comprehensive book on Portugal wine grapes and styles. I highly recommend for anyone wanting to learn more about Portuguese wine.
More Than Port in Portugal: A Wine Guide
A wonderful book about New Zealand wines. One of our favorites.
The Wines of New Zealand (Classic Wine Library)
A wonderful and easy to use, lightweight wine journal. With a how to taste guide, aroma list and simple prompts for tasting notes with lots of room for you to expand.
Wine Tasting Journal with 100+ Sheets
Love white wine? This is the beautiful book for you. Not only is it a lovely guide to some fabulous white grapes but it is such a beautiful coffee table book!
White Wine: Guide to 50 Essential Varieties
A stunning coffee table book with beautiful photographs of some of the beautiful wineries of the world.
Wineries of the World: Architecture & Wine
A really fun book on sparkling wine. Not stuffy, not too silly, just right!
Sparkling Wine: A Drinker's Guide to Bubbles
a really great book about Champagne and its journey of survival really through hard times, war and so much more.
Champagne: The Glamorous Wine's Triumph
Rosé all day! This is a gorgeous book, full of lovely recipes to brighten any rosé lovers day!
Rosé Cocktails: Classic & Modern Recipes
A beautiful coffee table book about wine cellars
Living with Wine: Collectors and Cellars
a beautiful book of recipes to pair with wine. A lovely addition to your wine library.
Wine Style: Discover Your Favorite Wines
an absolutely stunning wine book, an incredible gift. the what if collection, the best one money and time would buy.
The Impossible Collection of Wine Book
it is amazing what has been fit into this book. There is so much to learn in wine, it is never ending and this book covers so much!
9000 Years of Wine: A World History
Wine Tasting Journals
To remember all your wines you have tried, enjoyed and even to write down what you ate with them to remember for next time.
A wonderful simple wine journal that even has information on how to taste, aroma possibilities and space for you to write about each wine. It also comes in hardback.
Wine Journal: Tasting Notes & Guide
A sleek and lovely wine journal. A perfect gift or even just for yourself. Comes in hardcover as well.
Wine Tasting Journal, 100+ wine tasting sheets, how to taste guide, aroma and flavor chart and more