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

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.

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Amber Revolution: How the World Learned to Love Orange Wine

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.

Orange Wine Wine History Winemaking Global Perspective
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Natural Wine for the People

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.

Natural Wine Wine Guide Appreciation Shopping Guide
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The Wines of Georgia

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.

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Skin Contact: A Natural Wine Guide

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.

Natural Wine Personal Stories Wine Culture Orange Wine
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The World Atlas of Wine

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.

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Wine Folly: The Master Guide

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.

Wine Education Wine Tasting Food Pairing Varietals
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Adventures on the Wine Route: A Wine Buyer's Tour of France

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.

Wine Tourism French Wine Wine Culture Wine History
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The Origins and Ancient History of Wine

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.

Wine History Archaeology Ancient Winemaking
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History of the Caucasus: Volume 1: At the Crossroads of Empires

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.

Caucasus History Viticulture Crossroads of Empires
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Uncorking the Caucasus: Wines from Turkey, Armenia, and Georgia

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.

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Gods, Men, and Wine

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.

Wine History Ancient Cultures Middle East Greece Rome
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