


MacNeil charts the ascending tannin levels in red wine grapes, she compares the gritty stuff to Clint Eastwood's five-o'clock shadow. There will be something worth savoring." - Travel + "When Ms. It is the best wine book written in years and will remain a classic forever." - Kevin Zraly, author of Windows on the World Complete Wine Course "The most informative and entertaining book I've ever seen on the subject." - Danny Meyer, CEO, Union Square Hospitality Group "Astounding." - Thomas Keller, chef and owner of The French Laundry and Per Se ".the rare 995-page manual to hit all the high notes, offer a balanced view on the history, creation, and current state of wine - and keep it lively" - Eater "MacNeil's writing style is engaging and conversational, and if you want to know anything about wine her book is the place to start" - ".grab a copy, open it, and start in on a random page. Karen MacNeil has taken her three decades' worth of experience and distilled it into an amazingly approachable, fun, and educational book. If you want to be (or sound) wine-savvy on a global scale, this book is a must." - Paste Magazine "A masterpiece of wine writing.

"Not everyone can stay engaging, witty, fascinating, knowledgeable and both literary and light for 1000 pages.
