Karen MacNeil

The latest edition of America's top-selling wine book is now available in a larger format with entirely new, full-color photos. This edition reads like an engaging course from an expert tutor, thoroughly immersing readers in the essentials of wine while offering insightful tips, funny anecdotes, and helpful definitions. The book also includes glossaries, photos, maps, labels, and recommendations for bottles to try. This fully updated third edition of The Wine Bible, cherished by everyone from beginners to seasoned wine enthusiasts and industry professionals, is comprehensive, well-written, and endlessly fascinating. It delves deeply into the fundamentals of vineyards, varietals, climate, and terroir, accompanied by over 400 vibrant photographs. New features include chapters on emerging wine regions such as Great Britain, Croatia, and Israel, and a fresh section on ancient wine history titled "In the Beginning: Wine in the Ancient World." The book also offers an updated "Great Wines" section with bottle recommendations and expanded content on France, Italy, Australia, South America, and the U.S. Additionally, it includes a broadened grape glossary with over 400 varieties and an enhanced "Mastering Wine" section, reflecting the latest scientific insights on taste and smell.