Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 1402751419
Manufacturer: Sterling
Average Customer Review: (From 15 total reviews)
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Editorial Reviews

Book Description:

Windows on the World Complete Wine Course is simply the bestselling wine book in North America—it’s a classic. The 2007 edition alone has sold over 100,000 copies and reorders continue to pour in. Along with the expanded text that has made last year’s update so successful, the 2008 revision will include a special 16-page supplement on “How to Taste Wine,” taken directly from Kevin’s world-famous class. This new material will include more than 100 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 U.S., and Germany; moves on to the red wines of Burgundy and the Rhône, Bordeaux, the U.S., Italy, Australia, Argentina, and Chile; and concludes with champagnes and ports. By following Kevin’s order, readers will experience the best wines and the wide diversity of taste, style, region, and country. It’s 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 101 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 Kevin’s techniques. This is the first time Kevin’s actual list has ever been offered in book form and it alone is worth the cover price of Windows on the World Complete Wine Course.
Of course, as always, this unequaled volume retains all the invaluable information, fabulous illustrations, and gorgeous styling of the previous editions—all presented in Zraly’s inimitable, irreverent style. This is the wine guide against which all others are judged.

Customer Reviews

Well worth it by Josh Linder
Great book that covers all of the basics + provides real-world tasting ideas. Only downside is the focus on French wines; I wish there was more on Italy and “emerging” markets like Argentina. But with that said, Kevin Zraly recommends books that focus on these (and other) regions, so for those that need more information, it is easy to know where to read next.

Great book! by Jure Kodžoman
This was the first wine book I ever purchased (2006). At the time, it was too hard to read for me. This book is really packed with great information and great pictures. However, if you are buying your first book on wine, make it Oldman’s guide to outsmarting wine. Later, when you grow a bit more “geeky” about wine, you will begin to fully appreciate this book.

ABSOLUTELY must buy this book. by lauren f
We were first introduced to this book at a vacation home we stayed in. I loved it so much I rushed to the bookstore and bought one for myself.

Excellent layout that takes you through the world of wine in a simple, easy-to-understand manner. Allows you to read a section at a time, or just use the book as a reference. A thorough index makes it easy to look up any question you may have about wineries, vintages, grapes, pairings, etc.

I was really impressed with the obvious work that went into this book — including excellent photography, reproductions of wine labels, and interviews and commentary from some of the most respected vintners in the world. Truly a labor of love here by Zraly.

If you ever wanted to have a working knowledge of wines — even if just enough to make a decent choice off the wine list on your next dinner out — this book will not disappoint.

Great Book by Robert C. Scott
New to the world of wine? If you are, this book is an excellent reference. Unless you are studying to become a sommelier, it provides more than enough information on the topic. Over the past year I have read four or five of the most popular wine books for relative beginners. Of those, I recommend the Windows on the World book and also Essential Etiquette Fundamentals, Vol. 2: Wine Selection & Etiquette for those with little, if any, wine knowledge. The “Essential Etiquette” book is an audio book. I like that format because you actually get to hear the narrator pronounce the names of the various grape varieties, wines and terms. It does a great job of covering the basics.


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