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WINE BOOKS

Here you will find the collection of wine focused books that I have assembled over the years. Some are newer editions and some are older and out-of-print, but I try to keep the list as up-to-date as possible, simply because I use it as a reference to make sure not to buy duplicates. If available, the image to the left will be an active link to the product page on Amazon.com.
This list does not include my library of books dealing with the technical side of Viticulture and Vinification - those are listed on this page Viti / Vini .

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Hugh Johnson's Pocket Guide to Wine Book - 2023 edition
released Oct 11, 2023 in the US
By Margaret Rand

See our review of this book via this link

One of the best annual publications in the wine world, and a great selection for anyone looking to have guidance on what to shop for and hopefully discover new wines, regions and producers. Intro is always well worth the read, as well.

Business of Sustainable Wine
by Sandra Taylor / Board and Bench Publishing

I picked this book up at the MW Seminar, and it really helps to build your information when it comes to studying the business of wine - especially for the approach to dealing with all of the aspects of 'sustainable'.

Chianti Classico: The Search for Tuscany’s Noblest Wine
by Bill Nesto MW and Frances di Savino / University of California Press

Another in depth book from this great writing team. Bill and Frances go in depth to look at the region and history of this popular and complex wine region.

The Dirty Guide to Wine: Following Flavor from Ground to Glass
by Alice Feiring / Countryman Press

Picked this up on my last trip in France (although easily available here) as I needed a read for the plane ride home. Great detail about the broader category of natural wine and what that really means, globally.

Flawless: Understanding Faults in Wine
​by Jamie Goode

This is the latest book from Jamie Goode, one of the best writers on wine, but from an educational point of view about the structure and science of wine, rather than simply reviewing specific wines or regions. I own several of his book and use them regularly.

Liquid Memory: Why Wine Matters
by Jonathan Nossiter / Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Madeira: The Mid-Atlantic Wine
by Alex Liddell

This is the best book on the topic I have come across. Complete information.

Making Sense of Burgundy
by Matt Kramer / Morrow

I have an original edition, and some of the producer information is dated but a lot of the core info is still very much relevant. Matt's insights are also great from a learning perspective.

The Science of Wine: From Vine to Glass
by Jamie Goode

I own multiple editions of this one. Come back over and over again for reference.

​The Sommelier's Atlas of Taste: A Field Guide to the Great Wines of Europe
by Rajat Parr and Jordan Mackay / Ten Speed Press

This may be one of the most important books in my library. I used this daily while studying for the Advanced CMS exam, as well as a refresher before travelling to Burgundy and other places. Pretty much a must have, IMO.

Wine People
by Stephen Brook / Vendome Press

A little dated, but this book is a good review of the history and background of a number (40 in fact) of principle wineries around the globe.

The World of Sicilian Wine
by Bill Nesto MW and Frances di Savino / University of California Press

A great book for going in depth on what Sicily's place in wine history and where it is today is all about. Deep reading.

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