Unfortunately this is not the most interesting book about wine I read so far. Most probably I had different expectations when I decided to buy it. It is a light reading for anyone interested in the stories of some women who became successful in wine making. (some stories are very interesting from a humane perspective) But I don't see any other achievements. This is what Women of the Vine really is: light-hearted and straight-forward.

The book starts with a motto from Toni Morrison: "If there is a book you really want to read but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it." I don't know if this is Ms. Brenner's first writing attempt and if this is the kind of book she has always wanted to read, but I think she did a decent job. However, don't expect to find anything extraordinary or deep, that will give you some food for the thought. It won't teach you too much about wine either. Most probably this is what the book was meant to do - appeal to the larger public.

I was a bit put off by the fact that the women it speaks about are only from the US, more exactly from California. The world of wine is so large! And if the pictures were colored instead of B&W, it would have been even better.

Women of the Vine definitely does not make a statement. As someone once said, it is like a summer rain: short, pleasant, one tends to forget it quickly. It is the kind of book I would read and then pass it on to someone else, without wanting necessarily to keep it in my library. It is just a pleasant way to kill some time.

For a more informative narrative on wine and the passion for wine, try Love by the Glass: Tasting Notes from a Marriage by Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher. And for a larger geographical coverage of the women in the industry try Women of Wine, by Ann B. Matasar.

Women of the Vine by Deborah Brenner is a fasinating read! Each chapter and each story left you with the the feeling of wanting to read more. Eloquently written! I found that every story was interesting, inspiring and quite engaging. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the subjects of wine, women in the wine industry as well as great career stories.

Brenner invites us into a world of fascinating woman and she does it with grace and wit. Her informal style moves the reader along. I learned a lot and enjoyed the journey. Kudos to the author!

The Women of the Vine was very interesting reading because I had no idea how many women are involved and influential in this industry. It is encouragement to all women to follow their dreams.

This is like reading a wonderful short stories book, with the added bonus of being educated about the wine industry and the "grape". Ms. Brenner and the women you meet in this book are an inspiration for both men and women.

This is like reading a wonderful short stories book, with the added bonus of being educated about the wine industry and the "grape". Ms. Brenner and the women you meet in this book are an inspiration for both men and women.

As a Cafe/Restaurant owner, I was happy to see my customers enjoying themselves reading it. I have a whole new appreciation for what it takes to make great wine after reading this book.

I felt this was both very well written and very informative....and written on a level that i can relate too and enjoy.....in fact, we got enthussied, for both women and wine... Thank you

Women of the Vine by Deborah Brenner is a fantastic book about the women who play an important role in the wine business. It is not just another book that tells you how to make wine but is a human interest book. I enjoyed reading it.

As a Cafe/Restaurant owner, I was happy to see my customers enjoying themselves reading it. I have a whole new appreciation for what it takes to make great wine after reading this book.

As someone who enjoys wine and is greatly inspired by the many wonderful women in my life, this book will surely bring pleasure to many. The stories of these amazing women and their efforts and goals to enhance the wine industry are compassionate,motivating, and have encouraged me to re-focus on my own personal life goals. Not to mention the super lessons in the wine making process, how to buy it, serve it and preserve it!!

Women of the Vine by Deborah Brenner is a fantastic book about the women who play an important role in the wine business. It is not just another book that tells you how to make wine but is a human interest book. I enjoyed reading it.

This book is a wonderful read and performs a great service for those of us who don't necessarily have the same tastes as the men in charge of wine recommendations (Forgive me Laurie Daniels and Jancis Robinson.) We buy most of the wine, yet almost all critics are men. So, here is a group of women we should promote and support. I love wine, but I don't necessarily like the recommendations of Robert Parker and the Wine Spectator. (Is it because we have more taste buds and are more sensitive to some of the tannic monsters created by many male winemakers?) Now, I'm going to look for the wines these women create. Kudos to all of them and to Deborah Brenner for such a great book!

I really enjoyed the way that the book explains the winemaking process. It is so easy to understand targets all people, not just wine experts' but rather everyone who simply enjoys drinking a glass of wine and wants to expand his/her knowledge about the subject.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading "Women of the Vine" by Deborah Brenner.
This book not only will appeal to those interested in the world of wine, it also provides thought-provoking stories about great women "at the helm" who will inspire all of us to follow our dreams!
Owner, Dancing on Grapes, a wine tasting event company, specializing in events for women.

Reading this book and understanding the lives of these 20 women inspired me and confirmed that personal excellence is really within the reach of everyone if you put your mind into it; also gave me the chance to learn about the wine business through the experiences of these incredible women!! Very enjoyable !!

I LOVED your book! It is a wonderful tribute to women in business and especially women in wine. I enjoy wine but never found many wine books that interested me. This book taught me about wine but was so much more interesting. I enjoyed learning about winemaking and pairing wine with food through the voice of these amazing women.