sebb@pyuxss.UUCP (10/03/83)
I am looking for a general guide to wines. I have looked at Hugh Johnson's World Atlas of Wines and agree that is a beatiful book and probably well worth the $35. But I was wondering if there isn't another general guide to wines that is equally informative and somewhat less expensive. I am willing to spend the $35 if opinion shows that this is the best guide for the money. I'd like to hear about any wine guide that anyone likes very much no matter what the price. If I get enough reponses I will summarize the answers and post them. Thanks in advance, Sharon Badian BTL-Piscataway pyuxss!sebb
faiman@uiuccsb.UUCP (10/07/83)
#R:pyuxss:-16900:uiuccsb:12600002:000:558 uiuccsb!faiman Oct 6 08:56:00 1983 Re: guides to wines. Bookstores are full of them. Most cost more than they're worth and sing hosannas about "great" labels that most people can't afford. My preference is for the kind of book that is a general guide only (types, regions, vintages, shippers, reputations) and then to experiment. A well-stocked liquor store should have one employee who knows something about the merchandise. There is a series of pocket-size wine books published in England by Beasley (sp?) and printed here by Simon & Schuster. One or two of those should get you going
leimkuhl@uiuccsb.UUCP (10/20/83)
#R:pyuxss:-16900:uiuccsb:12600004:000:804 uiuccsb!leimkuhl Oct 19 20:25:00 1983 The New York Times Book of Wine This one's available in paperback for around $5. It's arranged like an encyclopedia and contains descriptions of every wine producing district in the western world, and every winery of note is listed according to region. The book will give you details on the winemaking process, importation, etc. The real problem with this book is that there are absolutely no wine reviews, just general comments on wines and winemaking. The guide will NOT tell you that Geyser Peak has produced an excellent Chardonnay every year since '78, but it will tell you where Geyser Peak is located, and maybe when it was founded, it will also tell you where the Chardonnay grape comes from, and when it should be picked, etc. Ben Leimkuhler (uiucdcs!uiuccsb!leimkuhl)