Wine Books

Sticking with the theme of my last post, "wine in the movies," I thought today I'd share a list of five great books about or dealing with wine. Unlike the movie post, these are in no particular order. Enjoy!

1. "Wine for Dummies" by Ed McCarthy

Don't knock it till you've tried it. The Dummies books have been around awhile now, and they sell for a reason - they're actually pretty good. For an absolute beginners guide to wine, this is a great place to start.

2. "The Wine Bible" by Karen MacNeil

A Great one-stop shop for everything you need to know about grapes, vines and wines

3. "The Oxford Companion to Wine" by Jancis Robinson

Another great all-in-one reference. This one is aimed at a little more sophisticated wine lover.

4. "The Cork Jester's Guide to Wine" by Jennifer Rosen

This is one of my favorite wine books. The comic tone of Jennifer Rosen (wine critic for the Rocky Mountain News) brings a breath of fresh air to what can sometimes be a dry and stuffy subject.

5. "A Hedonist in the Cellar: Adventures in Wine" by Jay McInerney

Jay McInerney came to fame for a wonderful debut novel in the second person called "Bright Lights, Big City." Since then he's written a ton of other books, but recently took a hiatus from fiction to revel in his love for vino. This resulting book is an awesome read.