Windows on the World Complete Wine Course: 2008 Edition
Education is something we can never quite get enough of, and luckily there is an abundance of writing on the subject of wine and wine-culture. Although countless sites, tastings and seminars exist, one method of learning which I happen to enjoy the most is through reading. Amazon has a book on sale right now called “Windows on the World Complete Wine Course”, the 2008 Edition.
Being a highly rated book, I thought I would share it with everyone listening. Here is one of the many good comments:
Kevin Zraly’s Windows on the World Complete Wine Course is considered a classic among amateur grape geeks (like me). The 2007 edition sold over 100,000 copies. Zraly uncorks the mysteries of wine with his trusted “wine course.” The comprehensive 2008 update is informative in the areas of wine tasting, selection, regions, and countries (from France to Chile), and also includes recommendations and advice on selecting a wine in an often complex market further complicated by the Internet. While this course may not qualify you to become a sommelier, it will definitely improve your knowledge and credentials as an amateur oeniphile, and should be considered an excellent starting point for any wine connoisseur.
I’ve just purchased the book myself and so far it has been a good read. If you have a suggestion for a good wine course book, or just a good wine book in general, let me know.