I read the Italian wine section and I couldn’t help but being disappointed by what I was reading. The author was very generic, superficial, and her approach to wines reminds me very much of that of a tourist who doesn’t speak the language, takes only a ton of pictures, finds that life there is simply great, thinks that everything is a fairy tale, and doesn’t even bother reading a guide (according to her “The Italians, with extremely rare exceptions, just do not care about the white wine” – my Lord! -, which is made “for export and for cheap, refreshing drinking during seaside holidays in Italy’s stunninggly beautiful coastal towns”. A vacationer to Capri couldn’t have done better). On top of that, she doesn’t really say anything new or insightful. A waste of money.
Rating: 1 / 5

My husband and I both enjoyed this book and my recent purchase was for a friend who enjoys wine. Easy read.
Rating: 5 / 5

I ordered this book for myself to try to get a better understanding what it is I like and don’t like about the wine I drink. I enjoy the authors television show and thought I’d give this book a try.

Three chapters into it I quickly ordered several more and gave them as gifts this holiday. The author is very helpful in telling you what labels mean and how it gives you clues to what to expect when you open the bottle.

It is well written, not a all highbrow or snooty. It is understandable without being condesending and I highly recommend.
Rating: 5 / 5