I enjoyed reading this and passed it on to my kids who are visiting the Loire Valley this summer and living with a family there. Proper etiquette is always noticed, and a general knowledge of fine wines can only add to their experience.

Highly recommended! The audio format is a great idea! It makes learning very easy and the information is all relevant. This is one lesson that is interesting and easily finished.

Although drinking good wine isn't difficult, learning about wine can be. Once on a winery tour a vintner explained that there are 15,000 different choices that can be made from grape to bottle. Sometimes picking out a wine can seem daunting. Food Scholar's Wine Selection & Etiquette does a superior job of teaching those of us who would like to learn more without the information being overkill.

While there are more comprehensive books out there on Wine, I really like this book because it excels at being written for the average person. The book is divided into logical sections. I also like that the effect of climates in a region on the grape are covered. This is an easy way to tell what kind of wine you are getting just by looking at where the grape was grown.

This book will enhance your knowledge as well as your ability to pick out wines that you and your guests may enjoy. I would highly recommend this book to those who want to learn about wine, as this book does an excellent job of giving a basic education about many of the wines of the world.

This was my first wine book, and it is still the best beginner's reference. It covers everything you need to get started. The real benefit, however, is the audio format. You actually get to hear the narrator (who is fantastic!) pronounce the names of the various grape varieties, wines and terms. This is a huge benefit and something that cannot be replicated in the written word.

I knew nothing about wine last year and wanted to learn. When I want to learn about a topic, I usually order a number of books on it as it is hard to tell by reading book descriptions exactly what is covered and what you actually need to know to gain a working knowledge in that area. Of the books I ordered, this is the best reference for someone with little or no wine knowledge. I listened to this CD only once and was ordering wine for a group of friends without worry the same night. One of the better references I have used for any topic! After you have mastered the information in this book, I would recommend continuing your wine studies with Windows on the World Complete Wine Course: 2008 Edition (Windows on the World Complete Wine Course).

I knew nothing about wine a few weeks ago and wanted to learn. When I want to learn about a topic, I usually order a number of books on it as it is hard to tell by reading book descriptions exactly what is covered and what you actually need to know to gain a working knowledge in that area. Of the books I ordered, this is by far the best reference for someone with little or no wine knowledge. I listened to this CD only once and was ordering wine for a group of friends without worry the same night. One of the better references I have used for any topic!

A good etiquette book should sit on every professional's bookshelf alongside "how to win friends" and "7 habits." I purchased this book along with Essential Etiquette Fundamentals, Vol. 1: Dining Etiquette and The Etiquette Edge: The Unspoken Rules for Business Success to cover all the bases. These books do an excellent job covering the important etiquette skills often overlooked in today's environment. Although often underappreciated, exhibiting proper etiquette signals to others (especially your boss and clients) that you are well educated, care about detail, and have respect for others. I highly recommend these books for anyone new to the business world or for those of us who may need to brush up on the basics.