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Windows on the World Complete Wine Course: 2003 Edition: A Lively Guide

Windows on the World Complete Wine Course: 2003 Edition: A Lively Guide

zoom enlarge 		Author: Kevin Zraly
Publisher: Sterling
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 23 reviews
Sales Rank: 342162

Media: Hardcover
Edition: Revised
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 224
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.5 x 0.9

ISBN: 1402700903
Dewey Decimal Number: 641
EAN: 9781402700903
ASIN: 1402700903

Publication Date: August 28, 2002
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Also Available In:

  • Hardcover - Windows on the World Complete Wine Course: 2005 Edition: A Lively Guide (Windows on the World Complete Wine Course)
  • Hardcover - Windows on the World Complete Wine Course: 2006 Edition (Windows on the World Complete Wine Course)
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Kevin Zraly's incomparable course--"One of the best start-from-scratch wine books ever written," wrote Frank Prial in The New York Times--is still America's top-selling guide to wine. In his inimitable, irreverent style, Zraly answers all your questions; offers the most up-to-date recommendations; takes you on a country-by-country, region-by-region ratings tour of the latest vintages; and starts you on your way to becoming a wine connoisseur. Abundant full-color labels and maps entice you. And, now The Windows on the World Wine Course is more than just the best book on the market. This new edition of Zraly's masterwork features his loving and personal history of Windows on the World, right from its very beginning. It's a touching tribute to his co-workers who lost their lives on September 11th.


For each book sold, Sterling Publishing will donate one dollar to the Windows of Hope Family Relief Fund. And, Zraly's contributions to oenophiles continues as well; The Windows on the World Wine School remains in business at the Mariott Hotel.


Customer Reviews:   Read 18 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Excellent!   July 10, 2008
I have been trying to find a book that would break down European wine regions into understandable language and I have found it! I took this book out of my local library and after reading numerous books on wine I now have a better understanding of German, French and Italian wines. Kevin makes labels easier to understand and after studying his guide I found I could read labels with more ease. French appellations are especially confusing, and while I would not want to memorize them in depth I did take basic knowledge from his easy to read and understand style. Being that I have to return the book (sigh...) I have made my own chart using the book as a guideline as I am sure I will forget half of it if I don't. Next time I go to the local wine merchant I won't feel like a total idiot. Thank you, Kevin Zraly! I hope one day to be able to take one of his wine courses. I would really like to meet him in person and thank him.


5 out of 5 stars so nice!   January 10, 2007
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I purchased this book as a gift and my husband loves it so much! This book is just perfect, full of pictures, you know, so you can locate Borbeaux or Champagne! It gives a really good general idea on the wine world and is full of informations. After our last trip to Lyon, France my husband decided to learn more about wines and this book is the perfect first step for someone who is wanting to learn.
Great buy.


5 out of 5 stars Very worthwhile.   November 5, 2006
 3 out of 4 found this review helpful

We saw this book on someone else's table, and picked it up. Couldn't stop reading it and now we have our own copy. Lots of wonderful information. Well worth having.


5 out of 5 stars A very good reference, especially for beginner   October 17, 2006
 6 out of 6 found this review helpful

I was lucky enough to find and buy this book back in 1989 when I first begain my wine education. I found the information, and the way it was presented, very easy to follow and very useful. The description and author clearly states that this is an introduction to wine. If your goal is to find out what wines you enjoy vs. becoming a collector, than I will go so far as to say that this book is the only one you will ever need.

I started a wine tasting club with my friends. Each month we would pick a different variety, and the host would choose 6 wines. As the unofficial 'president' of the club, I would write up some notes on the grape, region, etc., and most of those notes came from this book. I have since donated all my other wine books to the local book sale - this is the only one I return to for basic information. I probably will ask for an updated copy for Christmas.


1 out of 5 stars Kevin Zraly's disappointing volume   August 17, 2006
 4 out of 12 found this review helpful

As a guide to wines of the world, this book is really disappointing. Capitalizing on the fame and popularity of the former WTC Windows on the World, it sounded like an excellent bet. Unfortunately, it seems to be just a collection of commentary that might have taken place during evenings of wine samplings, and is completely useless as a reference guide.

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