PilotBrad
Livermore, CA
Grape Fermenter
Posts:509
 | | 08/16/2004 5:34 PM |
| I've been drinking good wine for about 5 years now, collecting for 4, and seriously collecting for about 2. However, my experiences have been predominantly with domestic and Australian wines. While I have had many good wines from France and Italy, my knowledge of those areas is lacking.
I want to learn more about the wines of France, Italy, Germany, Spain, etc. Can you recommend a good book?
TIA! | |
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JonesWineNo1
Sommelier
Posts:8568
| | 08/16/2004 5:43 PM |
| | I recommend both "The New France" and "The New Italy" | | | |
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ChangeMe
Barrel Filler
Posts:1475
| | 08/16/2004 8:43 PM |
| | There's a "The New Italy"? "The New France" is excellent. I will definitely check out the Italy book, too. | | | |
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ChangeMe
Master of Wine
Posts:12891
| | 08/16/2004 9:48 PM |
| | parker's "bordeaux" book is awesome. that is if you like bordeaux. | | | |
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PilotBrad
Livermore, CA
Grape Fermenter
Posts:509
| | 08/17/2004 4:41 AM |
| | Thanks Jones, I will definitely check it out. | |
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PilotBrad
Livermore, CA
Grape Fermenter
Posts:509
| | 08/17/2004 4:43 AM |
| Thanks Anthony, I do like Bordeaux, but I am looking for a book that covers more than just that region. That being said, I will take your advice once I get the basics down. | |
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MikeW
Fremont, CA
Grape Sorter
Posts:353
| | 08/17/2004 4:52 AM |
| Thanks for asking the question Brad. I'd like to read some more about these areas as well. Any other book suggestions out there?
FWIW - "The New France" got some great reviews atAmazon. For those interested, it's only $30 at Amazon (and shipping is free). | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Stomper
Posts:152
| | 08/17/2004 7:12 AM |
| | Do you already have a good wine atlas? While Hugh Johnson's is the most famous work, I tend to prefer Oz Clarke's Atlas of Wine. | | | |
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Tammy
Grape Picker
Posts:15
| | 09/10/2004 1:45 PM |
| | I like "The Wine Bible" by Karen MacNeil, it covers pretty much everything. | | | |
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Al HooKoo
Las Vegas, NV
Barrel Filler
Posts:1336
| | 09/10/2004 2:49 PM |
| | My wife bought me a copy of the Wine Bible. A very good reference. | | | |
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