Comprehensive, authoritative entertaining, and endlessly fascinating THE WINE BIBLE is a lively tour from an expert teacher, grounding you deeply in all the fundamentals—vineyards and grapes, climate and soil—while layering on passionate asides, tips, anecdotes, definitions, illustrations, maps, labels, and more than 400 full-color photographs.

This completely updated third edition offers whole new chapters on Great Britain, Croatia, and Israel. Plus: a new history called “In the Beginning…Wine in the Ancient World.” There are fully revised Great Wines recommendations for each country and region. The chapters on France, Italy, Australia, South America, and the United States are greatly expanded. An extensive grape glossary including 400-plus varieties, and a vast and engaging “Mastering Wine” section incorporating the latest science on taste and smell.

Nothing enhances the experience of wine like knowledge. And THE WINE BIBLE, which has inspired a generation of sommeliers and enthusiasts alike, is more than just a guide. It’s everything you need to know to buy and enjoy the world’s most captivating beverage.