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"Kevin Zraly is America's ultimate wine educator, and his entertaining teaching style has made this must-have book a treasured favorite for more than three decades. He demystifies every aspect of wine: grape varieties, winemaking techniques, different types and styles of wine, how to read a wine label, and how to evaluate a wine in just 60 seconds. From the reowned reds of Bordeaux and California to the trailblazing whites of New York and New Zealand, this essential volume features maps of each region, lush photographs, a wealth of inforgraphics, more than 700 of the best value wines from around the world, hundreds of labels to help you find the right wines, and guided tastings. It also highlights the best vintages to savor and includes comprehensive notes on food pairings, frequently asked questions, and quizzes to test your knowledge. This newly revised and expanded edition offers new classes for the first time--South America, Australia and New Zealand, sparkling wines--as well as information on cutting-edge trends, emerging wine regions, and much more. It will give you all the tools you need to discover and enjoy the perfect wines for you."--Back cover

Covering vineyards from all 50 states, this volume will quench readers' need for information and advice on this booming topic. A map of each state indicates the grape-growing areas and notable labels.

An entertaining and comprehensive wine guide which explains the many varieties and demonstrates how to judge them, from the wine director of New York's world-famous Windows on the World restaurant.

“Americans are drinking more wine now than they ever have before,” noted Kevin Zraly, and that burgeoning interest led him to create the first edition of this sparkling guide, devoted solely to American wines. The only book to cover vineyards from all 50 states (yes, including Alaska!), it quenched our need for advice on this booming, underserved subject. Now it’s revised, and this new “vintage” is better than ever, with even more information for wine lovers to savor. Everything previously included is still intact—the fascinating history and background details, the magnificent spreads with maps of the wine-growing areas, the handsome labels, the fact boxes on each state, the great wine selections from Kevin (many at under $15). But now each state-by-state entry will include enhanced coverage of vineyard tours, existing wine trails, and how to purchase wine, as well as Kevin’s always-entertaining and informative personal anecdotes. There’s also greatly expanded information on six of the top ten wine producing states: Pennsylvania, Virginia, Colorado, North Carolina, Texas, and Michigan. And the volume looks fantastic too, with an improved trim size and paper that makes it easier to use. Of course, all the wine lists and recommendations are completely up-to-date.

"One of the best start-from-scratch wine books ever written."--Frank Prial, The New York Times. OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD! Celebrating 20 years of wine mastery, this Anniversary Edition features a complete redesign with thirty-two pages of new content, enhanced color, and additional cartoons. Wine lovers will once again enjoy Kevin Zraly's unmatched advice, presented in his signature irreverent style. He addresses every question about wine, offers the latest recommendations, and provides guidance on purchasing both in stores and online. Readers will embark on a country-by-country, region-by-region ratings tour of the latest vintages, all while becoming more knowledgeable connoisseurs. The edition is enriched with full-color labels and maps, making it more current, informative, and precise than ever. This guide remains the benchmark for all others. "A visually exciting, intelligently structured reference."--Bon Appetit. "Are you intimidated by wine stewards? Read this new edition and order with confidence."--Playboy. "The liveliest short course on wine ever wrapped between two covers."--Boston Globe. "Brims with enthusiasm... breezy, down-to-earth... Reads like an interesting conversation."--Chicago Tribune. "As entertaining as it is informative."--New York Daily News. "The top introductory book available."--Booklist.

Kevin Zraly enhances his standing as the most articulate (and outspoken) wine master in print with this updated classic bestseller. Zraly's wildly popular wine course at the World Trade Center restautant Windows on the World continues to be overbooked, so here is a complete wine course on everything from selecting, serving, tasting, enjoying wine at home. Two color throughout.