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More Helpful Books & DVDs @ the Harborside Library
Exploring wine/ Steven Kolpan, Brian H. Smith, Michael A. Weiss, the Culinary Institute of AmericaCall Number: TP548 .K578 2010ISBN: 0471770639Note: Located at the library desk; Library use only
Oz Clarke's pocket wine guide 2009 / [Oz Clarke]Call Number: TP548 .C5756 2009ISBN: 0151013608Note: Library use only
Wine 101
Check out this "Glassware" video from LeGourmet TV. Watch other informative Wine 101 videos at this website that talk about tasting both red and white wines and reading labels.
How to Read a Wine Label
Check out Epicurious for more videos featuring alcoholic beverages, recipes, techniques, and chef profiles!
New World vs. Old World
Culinary Databases
Wine Basics on the Web
- Berry Brothers & RuddFind an amazing wealth of wine info from this well-established wine merchant in the UK. Take a look at the "Wine Knowledge" section which includes regions, vintages, pronunciations of wine names, and so much more!
- Decanter MagazineFind a great overview of wine basics at this site!
- Nat DecantsThis website by award-winning wine expert Natalie MacLean is filled with helpful wine info. Find reviews, recipes, a wine glossary, a world-wide directory of wineries, and articles covering all aspects of wine and the wine business.
- Robert Parker OnlineAt the bottom of this page, find a glossary of wine terms and "Educational" links to many great resources.
- That's the Spirit: WineThis website by a Canadian marketing consulting firm provides wine info including how-tos, types, a glossary, and more.
- Wine & Spirit Education TrustThis site offers a dozen short videos about different wine styles and regions. They are free to view, but you need to register first.
- Wine SpectatorLearn all the basics from Wine Spectator! Then, test your wine expertise by playing "Wine Quiz", "Name That Wine", and "What am I Tasting?"
Grape Varietals
- Rhone RangersFind overviews Rhone varietal wines from this group dedicated to promoting these varietals, including Syrah, Grenache, and Viognier.
- ZAP - Zinfandel Advocates & ProducersCheck under the "Resources" tab section for an overview of zinfandel and tasting tools and tips, including an Aroma Wheel.
- The German Wine SocietyLearn all about German wine regions and varietals.
Definition, please ...
- Grape RadioHundreds of concise definitions here.
- Match My Wine - Tasting TermsFind a long list of wine tasting terms defined.
GrapeRadio Podcasts
Check out the schedule of past episodes at GrapeRadio.
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Professional Wine Organizations on the Web
- Academy of Wine CommunicationsThis group focuses on wine and food public relations and writing. Find lots of links to helpful resources.
- American Vineyard FoundationThis organization provides research for the wine industry.
