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When Karen MacNeil published her first Wine Bible some 15 years ago, it was an astonishing accomplishment, a book that was as complete as any published about wine. It's a decade-and-a-half later, and much about the wine world has changed. The Southern Hemisphere, China, the Old World, the New World and, of course, the Pacific Northwest. So it makes perfect sense that … [Read more...] about ‘Wine Bible’ a comprehensive guide

It's easy to tell that the team at Wine Folly loves to share its knowledge about wine in a fun and understandable way. These days, it's easy to walk into a wine store or community college wine program in the Seattle area and find Wine Folly posters on the walls explaining a region of the wine world. That's why the first book by Madeline Puckette and Justin Hammack should … [Read more...] about ‘Wine Folly’ book a fun way to learn about wine

Wine glasses are not always the most convenient vessels for drinking. Sure, they're fine for the dinner table or the back deck. The trendy stemless glasses are sturdy in a variety of situations, such as on a boat. But what about the beach? Who wants sand in their Chardonnay? What about the park, where grass is just as likely to tip over the glass and ruin your picnic? … [Read more...] about Bamboo Wine Table keeps wine glasses steady

First-time novelist David Baker might have a breakout book on his hands. Baker, who lives in Oregon's Willamette Valley, published Vintage this fall, and it is gaining great acclaim, thanks to a compelling and delicious story. Vintage is the tale of a mythical bottle of Burgundy, a war-time wine that was nothing more than a myth until Bruno Tannenbaum happens across a … [Read more...] about ‘Vintage’ a fun, compelling wine novel

Can one tell the history of wine in 100 bottles? British wine author Oz Clarke certainly makes the case for it in The History of Wine in 100 Bottles, which began appearing on store shelves this summer. Clarke uses brief chapters to tell the story of wine, going back to 6000 B.C. Each feature reveals the importance of various points in the history of wine, including the … [Read more...] about Telling wine’s history in 100 bottles