The Oxford Companion to Wine, 3rd Edition
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Book Reviews of The Oxford Companion to Wine, 3rd Edition
Book Review: Not enuf stuff
Summary: 3 Stars
Though I've hardly read the entire tome, my quick reaction is that I'm missing being able to look up specific wines from specific vineyards. Only select and generally quite famous wines and vineyards are mentioned and even with those, we are not told which vintages are special or to be avoided. A lot of money for a text book that is not a consumer's guide.Book Review: For the Oenophile out there (and you know who you are!!)
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book for my husband, who is the ultimate wine connoiseur. It tells you everything you ever wanted to know about wine - and more. It's like the encyclopedia Brittanica for wine - so if you want to invest in a book about wine that is attractive, user friendly, and will always have the answer to your wine question - here it is!Book Review: Great Wine Book
Summary: 5 Stars
An outstanding reference. Covers just about everything you need or want to know about the world of wine. I just open the book to a random page and enjoy reading it. I teach an introduction to wine course at a local university and I find the book gets me details I cannot find in other places. For lme at least it is fun to read.Book Review: must-have book on wine
Summary: 5 Stars
On another review, I mentioned that you need more than one book if you are serious about wine. But this is the most comprehensive work on wine I've seen, and one of the "must-have" in your collection. If you are interested in the ratings of specific wines or wineries, you need to get other books in addition to this.Book Review: THE wine encyclopedia
Summary: 4 Stars
search anything about wine? it's there. Just great, very accurate and up-to-date. The only disadvantage in my view is that for complete information about some subjects you have to follow refences throughout the book. On the other hand is that a great way to browse it.
In all respects a book worth recommending!