On Wine: A Master Sommelier and Master of Wine Tells All

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Summary: Very nice indeed, Doug knows his juice
Review: Doug lives here in my home town, writes a column for the local paper. So I'm an old fan. This is a book I can recommend without reservations, I only give it 4 stars because I wish there were a few more chapters.
Combine this one with Andrea Immer's 'Great Wine Made Simple' and you're good to go.

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Summary: Truly different way to look at wine
Review: This book reflects a different way to look and wine and flavor; it's simpler but more informative than other books. Beautiful photos, new thinking on food and wine as well.

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Summary: reading and drinking--a match made in heaven!
Review: With wine so "in" right now, it's hard to find books that get beyond the what-to-order-with-fish stage without being snooty. That's why Doug Frost is great--he knows EVERYTHING about wine, but he presents information in a way that is accessible and even fun. He even pokes some gentle fun at wine snobs. This book covers history, styles, tastes and aromas, regions, and, yes, what goes with food. It's thorough, but it's also fun, and the pictures are gorgeous. I recommend reading with a glass--hell, a bottle--of $12 syrah.