From quick reads to serious series, industry leaders weigh in on which books will quench your thirst for wine knowledge.
1
“Secrets of the Sommeliers by Rajat Parr”
- Steve Wildly, Beverage Director and VP of Operations at Vetri Family
2
“Kevin Zraly Windows on the World Complete Wine Course”
- Nicole Selvig and Team at Ichi Sushi
3
“Anything by Jancis Robinson: The World Atlas of Wine and The Oxford Companion to Wine.”
- Sean Dawson, Head Sommelier at Bouchon Yountville
4
“If you are new to wine; Windows on the World by Kevin Zraly is great. If you are looking for in-depth facts; Sotheby’s is hard to beat. Another great resource, if you are in the Court of Sommeliers, is the GuildSomm.”
- Paul Peterson, Head Sommelier at Bouchon Las Vegas
5
“The Wine Bible by Karen Macneil and Windows on the World by Kevin Zraly continue to be the go-to books for gaining a solid foundation for the world of wine. Each has recently released new additions, keeping up to date with the ever-changing wine community mostly focusing on the basics of wine regions, their history, and what they are known for. Another outstanding book focusing on the science behind the vine, soil, and wine making, is Wine Science: The Application of Science in Winemaking by Jamie Goode. This is a fantastic book which presents the important facts around wine making and how they work.”
- Samuel Bogue, Wine Director at Ne Timeas Restaurant Group
