Windows on the World Complete Wine Course: 2008 Edition

Windows on the World Complete Wine Course is simply the bestselling wine book in North Americaits a classic The edition alone has sold over copies and reorders continue to pour in Along with the expanded text that has made last years update so successful the revision will include a special -page supplement on How to Taste Wine taken directly from Kevins world-famous class This new material will include more than wines that Zraly selects for his students to taste along with the tasting sheet they use for their evaluations Organized by region from simple to complex his list begins with white wines from France the US and Germany moves on to the red wines of Burgundy and the Rhne Bordeaux the US Italy Australia Argentina and Chile and concludes with champagnes and ports By following Kevins order readers will experience the best wines and the wide diversity of taste style region and country Its not only a comprehensive and bargain-priced hands-on wine education but a superb catalog from which to start a wine cellar or find a bottle appropriate to any occasion In addition the label for each of the wines is shown along with commentary on how to read it suggestions for alternative wines and specific instructions on how to set up a tasting using Kevins techniques This is the first time Kevins actual list has ever been offered in book form and it alone is worth the cover price of Windows on the World Complete Wine CourseOf course as always this unequaled volume retains all the invaluable information fabulous illustrations and gorgeous styling of the previous editionsall presented in Zralys inimitable irreverent style This is the wine guide against which all others are judged.