Reference Material for Novices

[mainehusky]

Is there any good reference material for a novice to read about wine in general? Does anyone have any suggestions?

[marleyspud]

MH- I found/find The Wine Bible by Karen MacNeil to be very informative. It can be found at major book stores. MS

[hotwine]

Welcome to the board. There are many good references available. Look for "Wine for Dummies", Great Wines Made Simple", the "Larousse Encyclopedia of Wine", "The Oxford Companion To Wine", to name but a few.

[Innkeeper]

Agree with all that has been recommended, and own most of them. For a half hour drill; one hour if you are a slow reader recommend "Essential Tips 101-Wine" by Tom Stevenson. It is available right here on this site for a song. In addition to "Wines Made Simple" by Andrea Immer, her "2004 Wine Buying Guide for Everyone" contains a wealth of information at a nice price.

[californiagirl]

Welcome.. I also agree with all above. The Wine Bible is a wealth of information. Can open the book anywhere and just read without feeling lost. If you're new to wine, IK has the answer. Andrea Immer's Great Wine Made Simple is just that. She takes you step by step, from recognizing different varietals, to different tastes, then smells. Very simple and easy reading.

[mainehusky]

Thank you all for your extremely quick response to my inquiry! I will look at all of the recommended books and I know that if I have any further questions (this is guaranteed!), I will get the help I need. Thanks again!