The Best Wine Books to Help You Become a Master Somm at Home

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There’s no time like the present to hit the books like a Master Somm and become a bona fide Wine Guy. A little reading can give you the confidence to order from the most intimidating of wine lists and the vocabulary to discuss each bottle that goes beyond the basics. You can do better than “full-bodied,” sir.

Of course, since there are more tomes dedicated to the subject than there are grape varietals—at present, that’s about 10,000—you need to put as much care into picking a page-turner as you would a bottle of Burgundy.

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To help you out, we’ve pulled together four wine books that cover the most essential topics for budding oenophiles. That’s everything from grape varietals and regions to the winemaking process and cellaring. These titles promise not only to boost your wine knowledge but also to give you a greater appreciation for each bottle’s provenance and history. You’ll be a fully-fledged wine connoisseur in no time.

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