Customer Review: With the passing of Robert Mondavi I felt compelled to learn more about the man who has done more for the credibility and quality of American wine than probably anyone else;no doubt he will tell you he has in this book. Besides, it was the perfect reading in the evening after a recent visit to Napa... more info
Customer Review: Patrick McGovern's distinctly archaeological analysis of wine in prehistory documents the remarkable saga of human manipulation of the fermentation process. This book chronicles the evidence of 9,000 years of production not only of wine, but of beer, mead, grog (a delightful mixture of fermented... more info
Customer Review: This book is all you need to visit Napa. The explanations are great, and the pictures are excellent. If you do not know where to go or which ones to visit in a short stay (needless to say that you can't visit ALL of them unless you are planning to move in), after reading the book you have all the... more info
Customer Review: As a professional sommelier I read a lot of wine books. this is a must have for beginners and pro's alike. Great to start your passion with a good book behind you but also informative enough for me to be reading every word and learning more about the basics. The grape guide is awesome with Doug's... more info
Customer Review: Ms. Saeks did a reasonable job, but the book is close to worthless if you want to design your house in a recognizable California Wine Country style. Katya and I suggest developing a color palette from the book, but after tens of hours of studying it we can not determine a quantifiable style.... more info
Customer Review: This is not your standard everyday cookbook...in fact it is almost a coffee table book. The material in the book is a mix of recipes, information about wine and about the vineyards, printed on extremely fine paper. The book is organized into four main sections according to the seasons of the... more info
Customer Review: This is a well-written book by a very knowledgeable and respected California wine maker. It is a great read. This book contains much useful information for both the serious wine collector or wine maker as well as the beginner who just enjoys a good glass of wine. I would definitely recommend this... more info
