The 10 Best Wine Books for Beginners, According to Pros (Wine Enthusiast)
Ever mistaken White Zinfandel for a white wine? Or been lost while trying to navigate a tricky wine list? Have zero clue how to pronounce “Paso Robles”?
We’ve all been there. After all, even the most seasoned wine pros once knew nada. It can take years to master the complex world of vino, and yes, even experts have robust libraries filled with dogeared copies of favorite wine reference books.
That’s why we asked our team at Wine Enthusiast to share their favorite tried-and-true wine books with those of us newer to the wine scene. Reading these informative volumes is often the best way to brush up on your wine knowledge, whether you’re at the very beginning of your wine-drinking journey or already on your way.
Their selections range from all-encompassing, dictionary-like tomes to essay collections to titles focused on a particular genre.
These are the 10 best books about wine for beginners to peruse.