As a wine expert and bookworm, I've read a lot of wine books. These are my favorite reads that cover everything from wine education and history to wine cookbooks and fascinating vino adventures.
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Wine Education
Wine Travel
Wine and Food
Entertainment
Wine Education
Hilarious and educational, with chapters like “If I Can Go from Two Buck Chuck to Connoisseur, So Can You” and “What the Funk: Biodynamic, Organic & Natural Wines.”
WINE. all the time.
A best-seller and one of my go-to reference books, this is a must for all wine lovers.
The Wine Bible
Elizabeth's podcast was what sparked my interest in learning more about wine. Her book is equally educational and entertaining, without the snobbery.
Wine For Normal People
A classic! I'm obsessed with the wine region maps.
The World Atlas of Wine 8th Edition
Fascinating read on how climate change is impacting wine regions around the world.
Crushed: How Climate Change Alters Drinking
One of the best books for starting to learn about wine. It even has quizzes you can take throughout.
Windows on the World Wine Course
I love Madeline Puckette's illustrations and I'd highly recommend it for anyone new to wine.
Wine Folly - Magnum Edition
Wine Travel
Hundreds of destinations to inspire your wine-derlust. Love all the tips on places to visit, events and festivals, and good vintages.
The Wine Lover's Bucket List: 1000 Adventures
I love this book for finding producers and wines in U.S. regions with an emphasis on quality and sustainability.
Slow Wine 2025 US Guide
Wine and Food
My favorite food and wine pairing book, with 75 recipes inspired by a wine style.
Wine Food: New Adventures in Drinking and Cooking
A book about 3 of my favorite things, and the stories and science behind them.
Cheese, Wine, and Bread: Magic of Fermentation
I use these cards for pairing and presentation ideas whenever I'm hosting. They also make a great gift!
Wine and Cheese Board Deck: 50 Pairings
Entertainment
As someone who made a mid-career change and dove headfirst into the world of wine, I can relate to Bianca’s story. Also, I loved getting a peek into the world of blind tasting groups, secret wine societies, and elite sommeliers.
Cork Dork: A Wine-Fueled Adventure Among the Obsessive Sommeliers ...
A tough read but also really inspiring to hear what Victoria overcame as the country’s youngest sommelier.
Wine Girl: Trials & Triumphs of Youngest Sommelier
