About the Book
"Like a wine meant to be drunk young, this book can be enjoyed now; like a wine that improves with age, this book will impart knowledge and give pleasure for years to come."-Tim Mondavi, Managing Partner and Winegrower, Robert Mondavi Winery
"A must-have resource for the weekend novice drinker and the everyday tasting professional."-Joseph Bastianich, Restaurateur, Babbo, Esca, Lupa, Becco, Lidia's Kansas City, and Lidia's Pittsburgh; Proprietor, Italian Wine Merchants; Owner, Bastianich Winery
"A large jewel and a classic. I intend to use it as a reference and for inspiration. SALUTE!"-Piero Selvaggio, Proprietor, Valentino, Los Angeles and Las Vegas
"One of the most intelligent, most easily understood books on the subject of winegrowing that I have ever used."-Scott Mcleod, Wine Maker, Niebaum-Coppola Estate Winery, Napa Valley, California
"When I'm looking for precise, in-depth information about the wines of the world, I always turn to this awesome team. This weighty tome is a must for every wine lover's reference shelf."-David Rosengarten, The Rosengarten Report
Written by the experts who train today's leading chefs and sommeliers, this invaluable guide thoroughly demystifies wine, from the basics of wine production to the nuances of wine lists, wine marketing, and wine service. Revised to reflect the many recent changes in the worldwide wine industry, the "Second Edition" of this critically acclaimed guide features an expanded American wines section, coverage of the latest developments in Italian wine and the new face of German and South American wine trades, and more.