The University Wine Course: A Wine Appreciation Text & Self Tutorial Now the most widely used wine textbook on for colleges and universities. Also popular with serious wine enthusiasts for home study. Provides a 12 week program for learning about wine in-depth, from sensory evaluation to the science of viticulture and winemaking. Written and organized in a user friendly style. Includes chapter exams and answers, study guides, lab exercises, final exams and extensive references and bibliography. Illustrated with aendixes on Wine & Food, Label Reading, Do-It-Yourself Labs, Student tasting notes and more. Dr. Baldy is a USDA award-winning professor of sciences who has operated her own vineyard and winery and has taught wine areciation for academic credits to university students for over 20 years. 8 1/2 x 11 inches, illustrated, glossary, maps, aendixes.
Customer Review: Great textbook
I bought this book with the further intent of attending to become a sommelier here in California. This is a very well written text with lots of science within, I’m glad I picked this up before jumping into an expensive school.
Customer Review: An excellent primer
For personal use, I think it’s too extensive for the average Joe. Well thought out and informative. I own a cheese and wine shop and intend on using this for new hires.

The New France: A Complete Guide to Contemporary French Wine (Mitchell Beazley Wine Guides)

Customer Review: PUTS ASIDE ANY STUFFY NOTION OF FRENCH WINE
A great read and reference as to what is going on in French Wine today. Covers all the regions and introduces the reader to the regional personalities and the best producers. You gotta add this one to your wine library.
Customer Review: Very approachbale, very balanced account
This is a fine book, an excellent introduction to contemporary French wine. Jefford’s initial discussions of “appelation” and “terroir” are profound while at the same time approachable for beginners. His use of commentary by experienced vintners helps round out the presentation. And the inclusion of “flak” sections for the major appelations gives a balance to the book’s account. These sections deal with some of the various misgivings and criticisms that vintners, growers and consumers have with the regulations and the general wine-making practice. So despite the privilege Jefford accords “terroir,” he presents (and sometimes even supports) arguments against its hegemony.