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	Australian Wine Encyclopedia, The by James Halliday The definitive guide to all things wine in Australia, from someone who has immersed himself in the topic his whole life. From Abbey Creek Vineyard all the way to zinfandel, James gives detailed explanations of regions, personalities, grape varieties, winemaking processes and terms used in discussing wines. Hardback, 352 pp, $59.95. Buy now
	The Basic Basics Wine Handbook by Richard Kitowski and Jocelyn Klemm Helps you learn how wine is made, where it's made, what it should taste like, and which wines go with which food. This handbook takes you step by step through the essentials using a system of icons, and also helps you decide what wine to buy and how to keep it Paperback, 200 pp, $16.99. Buy now
	California Wine for Dummies by Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan This is a tasteful guide for California wine novices and connoisseurs alike. California accounts for over 90 percent of the total U.S. wine production - about two of every three bottles sold. California Wine For Dummies presents the latest information on California wines and the regions where they are produced, such as Sonoma, Napa, and Monterey. The book gives readers the knowledge they need to appreciate California wines, select a good bottle at a store or restaurant, find bargains, and pair wines with food.It also explains why some regions are renowned for wines made from specific grape varietals, and offers tips on how to get the most out of winery visits. Ed McCarthy, CWE (Baldwin, NY), is a regular contributor to Wine Enthusiast and T Paperback, 288 pp, $22.95. Buy now
	Wine at Your Fingertips by Jennifer D. Frank Make it a very good year for your wine cellar. Unless you are a wine expert with years of tasting experience, the dozens of varieties, the globalization of vineyards, and the wide range of prices can make a trip to the wine shop daunting. Now, sommelier and seasoned wine expert Jennifer D. Frank distills the mysteries and pleasures of wine for every kind of wine lover from novice to connoisseur. Explains every aspect of the wine world without snobbery or jargon, including basic types, food pairing, storage, and buying for your budget. Reference made easy with thumb tabs and clear organization. Concise, easy-to-understand information. Paperback, 400 pp, $27.95. Buy now
	The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wine Basics by Tara Q. Thomas From grape lover to grape aficionado, the possibilities of learning about and buying wine have expanded and so has The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wine Basics with a new edition. Here, readers can get their hands on new information such as ordering hard-to-find wine online, discussing the newest and most popular labels and vintages, and understanding the biggest trend in wine today, environmentally conscious wines and winemaking. Readers will find: Essentials about the winemaking process, key terms, tips for tasting, and buying advice Organic, biodynamic and natural winemaking Winemaking in states other than California, Oregon, and Washington Regions gaining popularity, such as South Africa, Eastern Europe, and Portugal Paperback, 386 pp, $26.95. Buy now
	Wine Wise by Steven Kolpan, Brian H. Smith and Michael A. Weiss and others WineWise is a must-have for anyone seeking the knowledge and confidence to select and enjoy great wines. It will give readers a basic introduction to wine: how to select different varieties and identify their flavors, how to read wine labels, and how to identify grapes from wine-growing regions all over the world. The interior of this title features detailed maps, examples of wine labels, and hundreds of four-color photos. Chapters include Enjoying Wine, White Grapes, Red Grapes, Living with Wine, Wine and Food, and Wine in Restaurants, as well as chapters on wine-growing regions from France, Italy, and Germany to California and New York State to South America, Australia, Spain, and Portugal. , 368 pp, $39.95. Buy now
	Whiskey and Spirits for Dummies by Perry Luntz and Carol Ann Rinzler Whiskey & Spirits For Dummies is your complete guide to selecting and enjoying this family of noble beverages. From whiskey, rum, and brandy to vodka, gin, and cordials, this handy reference traces the history of distilled spirits, explains how they are made, and shows you how to evaluate, serve, and savour them. This friendly book tells you as it reveals where the first whiskeys - or 'dark' spirits - originated and how they came to the United States. It also explores the origins of clear spirits and the different varieties of each. This thorough guide also features recipes for cooking with spirits. Paperback, 336 pp, $27.95. Buy now
	A Guide to Craft Brewing by John Alexander The Guide to Craft Brewing explains how to brew your own beer in clear and straightforward terms, making this popular and rewarding hobby accessible to all. Paperback, 160 pp, $47.95. Buy now
	Wine for Dummies by Ed McCarthy Beginning with the basic types of wine and how wines are made, this book gets down to specifics: how to handle snooty wine clerks, navigate restaurant wine lists, decipher cryptic wine labels, and dislodge stubborn corks; how to sniff and taste wine; how to store and pour wine and pair it with food; four white wine styles; and more Paperback, 384 pp, $29.95. Buy now
	A Wine Miscellany by Graham Harding Packed with arcane information about everything from types of cork and other closures to the rarest and the most expensive wines (which are not necessarily the same thing), here is a book that a wine connoisseur may give to a novice, and that someone ignorant of wine may give to an expert. Hardback, 160 pp, $29.95. Buy now
	Le Cordon Bleu Wine Essentials by Stephen Brook, Wink Lorch, Margaret Rand and others An essential reference guide for wine lovers, you can use it to guide your choice of wine in shops, restaurants, for cellaring and when selecting beverages for meals and special occasions. It advises on what food to serve with each wine – with recipes from the famed culinary institute. Paperback, 192 pp, $39.95. Buy now
	How to Drink a Glass of Wine by John Saker New Zealand has become one of the world's great wine-drinking and producing countries. After six years as a top wine writer, John Saker has now blended a thousand impressions, delicious experiences and startled taste-buds into an engrossing guide to the world's most loved - and debated - beverage. This is a book not only for the wine connoisseur, but for the ordinary quaffer, curious to know more about the mystique, beauty and infinite pleasures of wine Paperback, 144 pp, $24.95. Buy now
	Secrets of Wine, Insider Insights Into the Real World of Wine by Giles Kime Tells about the art of free-thinking drinking. Wine over the past twenty or so years has become a massive industry full of spin hype and mega-marketing. With the 52 brilliant ideas series readers can enhance their existing skills with negligible investment of time or money and will improve their performance over the course of a year. Paperback, 256 pp, $40.95. Buy now
	Wine Label Language by Peter Saunders An explanation of the information contained on wine labels from major wine producing countries including France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Chile and Argentina. Paperback, 365 pp, $31.95. Buy now
	Discovering Wine: A Refreshingly Unfussy Beginner's Guide to Finding, Tasting, Judging, Storing, Serving, Cellaring by Joanna Simon Thoroughly revised to incorporate the latest information on recent vintages and new wine trends, this beginner's guide to the world of wine provides a close-up look at wines from around the world, as well as tips on tasting, serviving, storing different types of wines, and matching wine with food. Original. 30,000 first printing Paperback, 160 pp, $35.95. Buy now
	Red and White: Wine Made Simple by Max Allen This is a pleasure guide to wine - an unashamed romp through the flavours, sensations and joy that wine can give us. It shines a light into the darkest cellars of wine appreciation, illuminating the mysterious delights to be found within. Max Allen's breezy style provides for an enjoyable read where the ideas flow clearly and effortlessly, making a complex subject simple. Max Allen's shares insights about grape varieties and food and wine matching. Wine is first made in the vineyard. Chapters on Air, Earth, Water and Sun explain how these vital elements effect the outcome of the grapes and thus the wine. How to select, taste and enjoy wine is simplified into chapters called: Nose, Babble, Cash, Space, Time, Breath, Belly, Blood and Globe! Paperback, 154 pp, $45.00. Buy now
	You're a Real Wine Lover When… by Bert Witt Here is the humorous answer to all of your wine snob's pretensions. This famous European cartoonist pokes fun at every side of wine and those who consider themselves experts. Even the simple wine lover is not spared some ridicule in these most delightful cartoons. His drawings go from the elegant to the grotesque, distorting the human anatomy if necessary to get a laugh and make a point. Paperback, 72 pp, $19.95. Buy now
	First Steps in Winemaking by C.J.J. Berry With over 3 million copies sold, this is a popular book for home winemakers. It contains over 130 detailed recipes, and would make a valuable companion to a book on introductory winemaking techniques. Recipes are arranged by the months best suited for their making, so that winemaking can be pursued all year round. (Note: These are UK seasons and would need to be modified for Australia.) An inspiration to all beginners in winemaking. Includes metric, imperial and American measures. Paperback, 237 pp, $16.99. Buy now
	White Wine for Dummies by Ed McCarthy, Mary Ewing-Mulligan Following on from "Wine for Dummies", this guide concentrates on white wine. The book covers all the basics from how to choose a good wine to how to read a label. A glossary of terms, a pronunciation guide and a vintage chart are included. Paperback, 256 pp, $17.95. Buy now
	Winemaking Made Easy by John Whittaker Paperback, 64 pp, $7.95. Buy now