About the Book
This definitive compendium tells the story of red wine through the world's 50 essential varieties and styles, from Agiorgitiko to Zinfandel.
Award-winning authors Kevin Zraly and the World Wine Guys tell the story of red wine, grape by grape, revealing the vast world of the 50 essential varieties and styles. The introduction explains how red wine is made and how the winemaking process affects taste, and each chapter profiles a variety or style with comprehensive at-a-glance information covering tasting notes, food pairings, and recommended wines from bargains to splurges. Companion essays detail origins, typical characteristics, popularity, and other notable countries that produce each grape or style. Winemakers appear in their own words alongside gorgeous photography that brings red wine to vivid life.
All the favourites are here: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, and Syrah, covered in fascinating, eye-opening detail; alongside little-known gems, such as Amarone, Baco Noir, Xinomavro, and Zweigelt.
About the Author :
Kevin Zraly is the founder and teacher of the Windows on the World Wine School which ran for over 40 years, graduating 25,000 happystudents. He still teaches wine classes both live and virtual. Zraly is the youngest person to be honored with a James Beard Lifetime Award; his other honors include the Lifetime Achievement Award from the European Wine Council and the James Beard Award for Wine and Spirits Professional of the Year. He has been featured inThe New York Times,People,The Wall Street JournalandNewsweek, and many other publications. He is also the editor of the highly acclaimedThe Ultimate Wine Companion.
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, the World Wine Guys, are wine, spirits, food, and travel writers, educators, and hosts.They are the entertaining and lifestyle editors atWine Enthusiast magazine, and their articles and photographs have appeared innumerous publications. They are the authors of Wines of the Southern Hemisphere: The Complete Guide (Sterling), which won the Gourmand International Award for Best Wine Book, and Wines of California (Sterling). The duo are members of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association, the Society of Wine Educators, and the James Beard Foundation. They have received the prestigious Golden Pen Award for food, wine, and travel journalism and have been inducted into the Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin at the Chteau du Clos de Vougeot in Burgundy.Visit themat worldwineguys.com.
Review :
“This new, definitive resource for all things red wine covers 50 essential varieties and styles from around the world, plus facts about wine that everyone deserves to know… perfect for wine newbies and experts alike.” — Marie Claire
“Red Wine isn’t a book made to collect dust on your shelf, it’s a book made to be used. … brief and engaging narratives . . . make the book super user-friendly and a must-check before running out to the wine store.” — HuffPost
“Red Wine is, simply stated, an exceptional book.” — Wineormous
“With eye-catching photography and engaging anecdotes from winemakers the world over, Red Wine is . . . a great, easy-to-read resource with tasting notes, food pairings and more . . . which makes it a great gift for the novice and geek alike.”—Wine Enthusiast
“This user-friendly guide is organized by grape rather than region. All the better for big Cabernet Sauvignon fans read up on global offerings and the authors’ specific wine suggestions ranging from bargain options to special occasion options for each varietal. Bundle this book with a nice bottle of red wine for the oenophile in your life. It’ll be a hit. Oh, and Zraly is the founder of Windows on the World Wine School; DeSimone and Jenssen are the World Wine Guys—wine, spirits, food and travel writers, educators and hosts. The combined expertise of the three wine minds behind this guide is equal to almost a century's worth of wine education and experience.” — Forbes.com
“It’s a great introductory book for a new wine lover — the chapters are short and punchy but thorough—and also a very solid reference text for true experts as well.” — Santa Barbara Independent
“This new, definitive resource for all things red wine covers 50 essential varieties and styles from around the world, plus facts about wine that everyone deserves to know… perfect for wine newbies and experts alike.” — Marie Claire
“Red Wine isn’t a book made to collect dust on your shelf, it’s a book made to be used. … brief and engaging narratives . . . make the book super user-friendly and a must-check before running out to the wine store.” — HuffPost
“Red Wine is, simply stated, an exceptional book.” — Wineormous
“With eye-catching photography and engaging anecdotes from winemakers the world over, Red Wine is . . . a great, easy-to-read resource with tasting notes, food pairings and more . . . which makes it a great gift for the novice and geek alike.”—Wine Enthusiast
“This user-friendly guide is organized by grape rather than region. All the better for big Cabernet Sauvignon fans read up on global offerings and the authors’ specific wine suggestions ranging from bargain options to special occasion options for each varietal. Bundle this book with a nice bottle of red wine for the oenophile in your life. It’ll be a hit. Oh, and Zraly is the founder of Windows on the World Wine School; DeSimone and Jenssen are the World Wine Guys—wine, spirits, food and travel writers, educators and hosts. The combined expertise of the three wine minds behind this guide is equal to almost a century's worth of wine education and experience.” — Forbes.com
“It’s a great introductory book for a new wine lover — the chapters are short and punchy but thorough—and also a very solid reference text for true experts as well.” — Santa Barbara Independent
