Essential Wine Reading
Discover curated books about natural wines, traditional winemaking, and the rich history of orange wines.
For the Love of Wine: My Odyssey through the World's Most Ancient Wine Culture
By Alice Feiring•2016
Journey through Georgia's wine country, exploring the rebirth of ancient winemaking traditions and the culture that has preserved them for 8,000 years.
Amber Revolution: How the World Learned to Love Orange Wine
By Simon J. Woolf•2018
The first book to tell the full story of orange wine, detailing its history, production methods, and cultural significance from Georgia to Italy and beyond.
Natural Wine for the People
By Alice Feiring•2019
A comprehensive guide to understanding and appreciating natural wines, including orange and amber wines, with practical advice for finding and enjoying them.
The Wines of Georgia
By Lisa Granik MW•2020
A detailed exploration of Georgia's wine regions, grape varieties, and winemaking methods, with special focus on qvevri wines and traditional techniques.
Skin Contact: A Natural Wine Guide
By Rachel Signer•2021
Part memoir, part natural wine guide, exploring the world of skin-contact wines through personal stories and professional insights.
The World Atlas of Wine
By Hugh Johnson, Jancis Robinson•2019
An essential reference guide covering wine regions across the globe with detailed maps, terroir analysis, and comprehensive insights into world's wine regions.
Wine Folly: The Master Guide
By Madeline Puckette, Justin Hammack•2018
A visual guide to wine fundamentals, featuring detailed profiles of wines, regions, and proper tasting techniques.
Adventures on the Wine Route: A Wine Buyer's Tour of France
By Kermit Lynch•2013
A classic memoir exploring French wine regions and wine culture through the eyes of a renowned wine merchant.
The Origins and Ancient History of Wine
By Edited by Patrick E. McGovern, Stuart J. Fleming, and Solomon H. Katz•1995
This volume presents scientific, archaeological, botanical, textual, and historical evidence for major revisions in our understanding of winemaking in antiquity.
History of the Caucasus: Volume 1: At the Crossroads of Empires
By Christoph Baumer•2021
This book provides a comprehensive history of the Caucasus region, detailing its role as a crossroads of empires and its significance in the development of viticulture.
Uncorking the Caucasus: Wines from Turkey, Armenia, and Georgia
By Matthew Horkey and Charine Tan•2016
This book explores the wine regions of Turkey, Armenia, and Georgia, offering insights into their ancient winemaking traditions and modern practices.
Gods, Men, and Wine
By William Younger•1966
This work delves into the history of wine from the ancient Middle East and Egypt through Greek and Roman times, examining how wine influenced various cultures and societies.
