Wine Education

Steven Spurrier is one of the wine trade’s most important figures. Over the years, he took the role of wine merchant, buyer, wine educator, and lecturer; he wrote books, wine courses, and over 300 columns for Decanter magazine. He set up the breakthrough "Judgement of Paris" in 1976—a tasting in which outsider wines from California were pitched blind against Bordeaux’ finest, and won—which still sends reverberations through the wine trade today.

If you enjoy wine - but can’t articulate why - you’re not alone! From terroir to global varieties, Wine: A Beginner’s Guide breaks down the complex bouquets of winemaking and tasting into ways that are fun and easy to understand. Learn what really makes a cabernet sauvignon red. Taste how it’s possible to detect a hint of leather, chocolate, or even rubber in a single sip. Confidently discuss the subtleties of different types of grapes with the guide that has everything you need to know to grow your love of wine.

Actor and wine expert Julian Curry has devised a unique audiobook guide to wine. The whole subject is introduced and explained � how wine is made, the different grapes, the different blends, vintages, wine-growing areas and types. In an entertaining and informal style, he also teaches how to taste wine, and how to choose and store it.

Who will have the last word on wine, if not Jamie Goode? Over the last decade, Goode has embarked on almost nonstop travel through the world’s vineyards in an effort to understand the beautifully diverse and complicated world of wine. His hard-nosed pursuit of the most interesting stories to tell about wine has led us here, to The Goode Guide to Wine. It is a book designed to provoke and inspire in equal measure, encouraging the listener to be critical and to see the world of wine through fresh eyes.

Wine for Beginners is your first step in becoming an expert at wine tasting. Wine is an incredibly technical and nuanced drink, so the ability to pick up on flavors and aromas can seem like a daunting task. This book is a comprehensive and easy-to-read guide on how to properly drink, speak about, and pair wine. You will not only become a more confident wine drinker, but you will also be able to dazzle your friends and family with your knowledge of wine and skill at wine and food pairing.

Never again confuse your vintage with your viticulture, your ullage with your oenology, your sabrage with your cepage. Bask in the admiration of your fellow drinkers, pronounce confidently on the provenance of whatever is in your glass (or your mouth) and hold your own against the most sneering of sommeliers. Written by experts and offering listeners the opportunity to pass off appropriated knowledge as their own, the Bluffer's Guides provide hard fact masquerading as frivolous observation in one witty, easy listen.

A fact-filled, jargon-free guide to wine, bursting with entertaining anecdotes, literary quotes, and compelling humor that will teach you everything you always wanted to learn about wine but were too scared to ask. A literary twist on traditional food and wine pairings, this book explores how great wines and great writers can be combined to enhance the enjoyment of both. The book describes the history of wine from the time of Noah to the birth of two-buck Chuck.

50 Things to Know About Wine by author David R. Comings offers a comprehensive, easy-to-listen-to, and approachable way to understand the world of wine. Most books on wine give you lots of great information without really telling you what to do with it. Although there's nothing wrong with that, in my experience, a book about wine should include “how” and not just “what".

Are you fascinated by the many kinds of wines you can choose from? Is the rich variety of wines overwhelming? Do you need help choosing the perfect wines - at the right prices? Wine: Everything You Need to Know About Wine from Beginner to Expert provides a brief history of wine, explains wine geography, and teaches you how to recognize a good wine. You'll learn about aroma and balance, what to look for on wine labels, and how to find the best prices!

If you’re a wine connoisseur or a casual weekend sipper, Wine Making for the Total Novice is the perfect guide to put the pride and pleasure of wine making into your hands! Don’t be intimidated by the acres of grapes and barns of heavy equipment at the vineyards, you can make delicious wine at home, and this book shows you how!

Since its first publication in 1989, Matt Kramer's extraordinarily accessible guide to wine has become a classic. Where others talk jargon about centrifuges, steel tanks, and acidity levels, Kramer talks about wine itself. The result is an enriching experience that goes far beyond knowing how to read a label or impress a waiter.

Humans have been drinking wine for almost 8,000 years, and it seems like the intricate art of winemaking is back in fashion. And no wonder: It’s easy, stress-relieving, and eco-friendly. Not to mention how much money you can save when you stop buying expensive bottles from the store.

It’s not too bad if you bought the bottle for yourself and decided you hated it. But what if you bought a sweet red wine as a gift only to find out the recipient's tastes are different? That’s a decent portion of embarrassment right there. A well-picked wine can make or break a meal, too. Forgetting the rules like “only whites for fish”, a wine that’s too robust will drown the steak you wanted to enjoy.

The perfect introduction to the world of wine, The Wine Doctor infuses personal narrative with expert knowledge. Written by doctor of nursing practice and French wine scholar Jesse McClain, this nonfiction book details everything there is to know, from what temperature wine should be stored at to his two time-international medal winning wine recipes. By the end of The Wine Doctor, you’ll not only hold the power to choose the best sauvignon blanc and merlot, but also understand the health correlations brought to you by wine.

A practical guide to help you understand and enjoy wine, this book gives advice and tips on how to taste wine and clear information about wine styles and wine types. You will learn to recognize the typical flavors of the main grapes making it possible to guess correctly the wine in a blind tasting. This book contains facts, hacks, and advice on the main principles of winemaking and wine tasting, wine types, styles and flavors, as well as practical tips to help you understand and enjoy wine.

You are at a dinner party, and sitting across the table from you is the person that you have been crushing on for a very long time. You have been smiling at each other and everything seems to be going very well, until another guest starts talking about French wines.

There are few greater pleasures in life than enjoying a wonderful glass of wine. So why does finding and choosing one you like seem so stressful? Now, becoming a happier, more confident wine drinker is easy. The first step is to forget all the useless, needlessly complicated stuff the "experts" have been telling you. Acclaimed wine writer Jon Bonné explains everything you need to know in simple, easy-to-digest tidbits. And the news is good! For example: A wine's price rarely reflects its quality. And you can drink rosé any time of year.

With the six lectures of The Everyday Guide to Wines of Italy, you can experience the dynamism of Italian wine for yourself and become your own expert in the tastes, traditions, and innovations from history’s definitive wine-making regions. Delivered by acclaimed Master of Wine Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan, one of the foremost authorities on wines around the world, this course is a chance for you to embark on a delicious, interactive, and unforgettable tasting tour through a country that is equal parts picturesque, romantic, and mysterious.

Not a wine steward? Not to worry! With our short and informative wine audiobook, you'll discover how to read wine labels, what to pair with your wine, the history of wine, the science of wine, wine geography, how to store your wine, and so much more. Get the best wine audiobook today!

Do you constantly dream about being able to go to the finest restaurants and drink the best wines but you do not know how to choose them? Have you always wanted to go to wine tastings and to be able to enjoy different kinds of wines? Are you tired of struggling in the wine aisle trying to pick out the perfect bottle for a friend or dinner? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this audiobook is for you.... 50 Things to Know to Enjoy Buying and Drinking Wine by Amanda Walton offers a simple approach to the world of wine.