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Description - Kevin Zraly Windows on the World Complete Wine Course: Revised & Updated / 35th Edition by Kevin Zraly

Raise a glass to the 35th anniversary edition of the definitive guide to understanding and appreciating wine — written by James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Kevin Zraly and with more than three million copies sold

Kevin Zraly is America's ultimate wine educator, and his entertaining teaching style has made this must-have book a treasured favourite 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. 

Ranging from the renowned reds of Bordeaux and California to the trailblazing whites of New York and Burgundy, this essential volume features maps of each region, lush photographs, a wealth of infographics, more than 800 of the best-value wines from around the world, over 100 labels — including some new to this edition — to help you find the right wines, and guided tastings. It also highlights the best vintages to savour and includes comprehensive notes on food pairings, frequently asked questions, and quizzes to test your knowledge. In short, Kevin Zraly Windows on the World Complete Wine Course provides all the tools you need to discover and enjoy the perfect wines for you. 

This revised edition includes new chapters on Prosecco, Rosé, and the wines of Sicily, plus a fascinating chapter written from the author's unique 50-year perspective on how wine and food culture has changed since 1970.

'When it comes to beginners' wine guides, Windows on the World Complete Wine Course is one of the perennial best.' — The Wall Street Journal

'One of the best start-from-scratch wine books ever written.' — The New York Times 

'The great Zraly wit and his legendary front-of-the-classroom presence are integral parts of this fresh approach.' — Wine Spectator

'A visually exciting, intelligently structured reference.' — Bon Appétit

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Red Wine
Paperback , Oct '17
RRP: $87.75 $78.97