Wine Appreciation: A Comprehensive User's Guide to the World's Wines and Vineyards, by Richard P. Vine (oversized HC, 1988, 679 pages, $5)
"Vine begins at the very root of his subject, discussing the origin and microbiology of wine, then proceeds to detailed consideration of how wine is grown and made, how we perceive wine through our senses of taste, sight, and small and how we can best select, serve, and enjoy wines." (Then for those people like me who know nothing about wines, there is a 36 page glossary.) This is a beautiful book, filled with photos, lists, and drawings. Come and partake of this feast. You can find it in the beverages section of Cookbooks.
PS: Yes, the author's real last name is Vine! I just bet he has had to put up with a lot of jokes over the years.
