Top 10 wine education books

(TDB) - If you are looking to boost your knowledge of grapes, brush up on your wine regions and become a wine aficionado, these essential wine education books are sure to help you on your way.

Wine education has taken off in recent years, no less so in Asia where the take up of courses provided by the Wine and Spirit School (WSET) has “gone through the roof” in recent years.

So if you’re itching to get a grasp on the world of wine but don’t know where to start, why not try dipping into one of these key texts.

Scroll through for our essential list of wine education books.

Kevin Zraly’s Windows on the World Complete Wine Course, Kevin Zraly

For the total beginner this book is a fantastic starting point. Now in its 33rd year, the book is structured in ‘classes’ with each chapter introducing the reader to a new area of wine, peppered with facts, figures and simple explanations.

It also includes interactive links to online video content and pronunciation soundbites.

Kevin Zraly is the founder and teacher of the Windows on the World Wine School, and was recently honoured with a James Beard Lifetime Award.

Other honours include the Lifetime Achievement Award from the European Wine Council and the James Beard Award for Wine and Spirits Professional of the Year.

World Atlas of Wine, Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson MW

Regarded as ‘the bible’ for those working in the wine industry, this tome is a vital reference book for any serious wine buff.
The 400-page book is packed with information on the history of wine, how to store it, cellaring, grapes and details on all of the major wine regions in the world.
Now in its 7th edition, this classic wine reference book has sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide.