Your audiobook is waiting…
Wine for Dummies 4th Edition
People who bought this also bought...
-
Understanding the World of Wine
- By: Brian Wheaton
- Narrated by: Brian Wheaton
- Length: 14 hrs and 7 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 122
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 113
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 115
Gain the wine know-how you’ve always wanted in this comprehensive course. With thousands of wines on sale in the US today, choosing just the right one for each occasion can be a challenge even for the experienced. To help you master that challenge and deepen your appreciation of wine and its inexpressibly rich lore, Master of Wine Brian Wheaton recorded Understanding the World of Wine. Whether you're a seasoned oenophile or a beginner, you will discover new insights in this set of 36 easy-to-use audio lectures.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
A brief history of wine
- By S. Cragar on 08-06-18
-
The Everyday Guide to Wine
- By: Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan
- Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 13
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 13
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 13
Every time you open a bottle of wine, you embark on a journey through a world of sensations. Yet for all its pleasurable qualities, wine can be bewildering in its mystery and complexity. Unlocking the secrets of wine is the key to heightening your appreciation of this rewarding experience. Whether you’re a novice looking to master the basics, an enthusiast who tours vineyards, or something in between, there’s no better way to learn about wine than from a wine expert.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
this guide must be revisited on a regular basis!
- By Sabrina Norbert on 07-30-19
-
A Guide to Wine
- By: Julian Curry
- Narrated by: Julian Curry
- Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 387
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 263
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 261
Actor and wine expert Julian Curry has devised a unique audiobook guide to wine. The whole subject is introduced and explained how wine is made, the different grapes, the different blends, vintages, wine-growing areas and types. In an entertaining and informal style, he also teaches how to taste wine, and how to choose and store it.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Comprehensive overview
- By Laurence on 09-26-03
-
Wine: Everything You Need to Know About Wine from Beginner to Expert
- By: James Waldorf
- Narrated by: Martin James
- Length: 2 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 58
-
Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 50
-
Story3.5 out of 5 stars 49
Are you fascinated by the many kinds of wines you can choose from? Is the rich variety of wines overwhelming? Do you need help choosing the perfect wines - at the right prices? Wine: Everything You Need to Know About Wine from Beginner to Expert provides a brief history of wine, explains wine geography, and teaches you how to recognize a good wine. You'll learn about aroma and balance, what to look for on wine labels, and how to find the best prices!
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
Not bad, but...
- By Bruce Wren on 11-05-16
-
The New Wine Rules
- A Genuinely Helpful Guide to Everything You Need to Know
- By: Jon Bonné
- Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
- Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 36
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 33
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 32
There are few greater pleasures in life than enjoying a wonderful glass of wine. So why does finding and choosing one you like seem so stressful? Now, becoming a happier, more confident wine drinker is easy. The first step is to forget all the useless, needlessly complicated stuff the "experts" have been telling you. Acclaimed wine writer Jon Bonné explains everything you need to know in simple, easy-to-digest tidbits. And the news is good! For example: A wine's price rarely reflects its quality. And you can drink rosé any time of year.
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
Nothing “new”
- By Peter Marks on 11-30-17
-
The Dirty Guide to Wine
- Following Flavor from Ground to Glass
- By: Alice Feiring, Pascaline Lepeltier
- Narrated by: Callie Beaulieu
- Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 27
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 24
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 24
Still drinking Cabernet after that one bottle you liked five years ago? It can be overwhelming if not intimidating to branch out from your go-to grape, but everyone wants their next wine to be new and exciting. How to choose the right one? Award-winning wine critic Alice Feiring presents an all-new way to look at the world of wine. While grape variety is important, a lot can be learned about wine by looking at the source: the ground in which it grows.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Interesting Subject, poor readin
- By Sergio Remon on 01-11-18
-
Understanding the World of Wine
- By: Brian Wheaton
- Narrated by: Brian Wheaton
- Length: 14 hrs and 7 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 122
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 113
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 115
Gain the wine know-how you’ve always wanted in this comprehensive course. With thousands of wines on sale in the US today, choosing just the right one for each occasion can be a challenge even for the experienced. To help you master that challenge and deepen your appreciation of wine and its inexpressibly rich lore, Master of Wine Brian Wheaton recorded Understanding the World of Wine. Whether you're a seasoned oenophile or a beginner, you will discover new insights in this set of 36 easy-to-use audio lectures.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
A brief history of wine
- By S. Cragar on 08-06-18
-
The Everyday Guide to Wine
- By: Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan
- Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 13
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 13
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 13
Every time you open a bottle of wine, you embark on a journey through a world of sensations. Yet for all its pleasurable qualities, wine can be bewildering in its mystery and complexity. Unlocking the secrets of wine is the key to heightening your appreciation of this rewarding experience. Whether you’re a novice looking to master the basics, an enthusiast who tours vineyards, or something in between, there’s no better way to learn about wine than from a wine expert.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
this guide must be revisited on a regular basis!
- By Sabrina Norbert on 07-30-19
-
A Guide to Wine
- By: Julian Curry
- Narrated by: Julian Curry
- Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 387
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 263
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 261
Actor and wine expert Julian Curry has devised a unique audiobook guide to wine. The whole subject is introduced and explained how wine is made, the different grapes, the different blends, vintages, wine-growing areas and types. In an entertaining and informal style, he also teaches how to taste wine, and how to choose and store it.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Comprehensive overview
- By Laurence on 09-26-03
-
Wine: Everything You Need to Know About Wine from Beginner to Expert
- By: James Waldorf
- Narrated by: Martin James
- Length: 2 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 58
-
Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 50
-
Story3.5 out of 5 stars 49
Are you fascinated by the many kinds of wines you can choose from? Is the rich variety of wines overwhelming? Do you need help choosing the perfect wines - at the right prices? Wine: Everything You Need to Know About Wine from Beginner to Expert provides a brief history of wine, explains wine geography, and teaches you how to recognize a good wine. You'll learn about aroma and balance, what to look for on wine labels, and how to find the best prices!
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
Not bad, but...
- By Bruce Wren on 11-05-16
-
The New Wine Rules
- A Genuinely Helpful Guide to Everything You Need to Know
- By: Jon Bonné
- Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
- Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 36
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 33
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 32
There are few greater pleasures in life than enjoying a wonderful glass of wine. So why does finding and choosing one you like seem so stressful? Now, becoming a happier, more confident wine drinker is easy. The first step is to forget all the useless, needlessly complicated stuff the "experts" have been telling you. Acclaimed wine writer Jon Bonné explains everything you need to know in simple, easy-to-digest tidbits. And the news is good! For example: A wine's price rarely reflects its quality. And you can drink rosé any time of year.
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
Nothing “new”
- By Peter Marks on 11-30-17
-
The Dirty Guide to Wine
- Following Flavor from Ground to Glass
- By: Alice Feiring, Pascaline Lepeltier
- Narrated by: Callie Beaulieu
- Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 27
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 24
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 24
Still drinking Cabernet after that one bottle you liked five years ago? It can be overwhelming if not intimidating to branch out from your go-to grape, but everyone wants their next wine to be new and exciting. How to choose the right one? Award-winning wine critic Alice Feiring presents an all-new way to look at the world of wine. While grape variety is important, a lot can be learned about wine by looking at the source: the ground in which it grows.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Interesting Subject, poor readin
- By Sergio Remon on 01-11-18
-
Wine. All the Time.
- The Casual Guide to Confident Drinking
- By: Marissa A. Ross
- Narrated by: Marissa A. Ross
- Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 146
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 133
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 131
In this utterly accessible yet comprehensive guide to wine, Ross will help listeners to understand the ins and outs of wine culture, from how to describe what they're drinking to finding the best bottle for their budget to picking the perfect red for a boyfriend's discerning parents. Told in her signature comedic voice, with personal anecdotes woven in among its lessons, Wine. All the Time. will teach listeners to sip confidently and make them laugh as they're doing it.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Hipster Wineguide
- By Amazon Customer on 07-16-17
-
Cork Dork
- A Wine-Fueled Adventure Among the Obsessive Sommeliers, Big Bottle Hunters, and Rogue Scientists Who Taught Me to Live for Taste
- By: Bianca Bosker
- Narrated by: Bianca Bosker
- Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,134
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,056
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,050
Professional journalist and amateur drinker Bianca Bosker didn’t know much about wine - until she discovered an alternate universe where taste reigns supreme, a world of elite sommeliers who dedicate their lives to the pursuit of flavor. Astounded by their fervor and seemingly superhuman sensory powers, she set out to uncover what drove their obsession and whether she, too, could become a “cork dork”.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Interesting but not educational
- By Blake Brasher on 10-14-17
-
Wine Making - A Beginner’s Guide to Make your Own Wine at Home
- Worlds Most Loved Drinks, Book 14
- By: Tadio Diller
- Narrated by: Brian Wiggins
- Length: 45 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall1 out of 5 stars 1
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 1
-
Story1 out of 5 stars 1
The good news is that this audio book, Wine Making: A Beginner’s Guide to Make Your Own Wine at Home, is here to help you. It contains even the tiniest details about producing your own wine, not in a famous winery with highly advanced and often expensive equipment, but in the comforts of your own home using only the simplest tools and equipment, some you will find are already in your own kitchen.
-
Judgment of Paris
- California vs. France and the Historic 1976 Paris Tasting That Revolutionized Wine
- By: George M. Taber
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
- Length: 13 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 296
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 280
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 283
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History houses, amid its illustrious artifacts, two bottles of wine: a 1973 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon and a 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay. These are the wines that won at the now-famous Paris Tasting in 1976, where a panel of top French wine experts compared some of France's most famous wines with a new generation of California wines. Little did they know the wine industry would be completely transformed as a result....
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
First 1/2 Fantastic but Second 1/2 Drags
- By Zack on 02-28-13
-
Wine and War
- The French, the Nazis, and the Battle for France's Greatest Treasure
- By: Donald Kladstrup, Petie Kladstrup
- Narrated by: Todd McLaren
- Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 243
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 212
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 214
In 1940, France fell to the Nazis and almost immediately the German army began a campaign of pillaging one of the assets the French hold most dear: their wine. Like others in the French Resistance, winemakers mobilized to oppose their occupiers, but the tale of their extraordinary efforts has remained largely unknown - until now. This is the thrilling and harrowing story of the French wine producers who undertook ingenious, daring measures to save their cherished crops and bottles as the Germans closed in on them.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Good story, terrible performance
- By Sean on 05-28-12
-
The Everyday Guide to Wines of Italy
- By: Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan
- Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 4
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 3
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 3
With the six lectures of The Everyday Guide to Wines of Italy, you can experience the dynamism of Italian wine for yourself and become your own expert in the tastes, traditions, and innovations from history’s definitive wine-making regions. Delivered by acclaimed Master of Wine Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan, one of the foremost authorities on wines around the world, this course is a chance for you to embark on a delicious, interactive, and unforgettable tasting tour through a country that is equal parts picturesque, romantic, and mysterious.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
Basic and generalized
- By Jessica Floyd on 05-15-19
-
The Juice
- Vinous Veritas
- By: Jay McInerney
- Narrated by: Jay McInerney
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 151
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 131
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 135
For more than a decade, Jay McInerney’s vinous essays, now featured in The Wall Street Journal, have been praised by restaurateurs (“Filled with small courses and surprising and exotic flavors, educational and delicious at the same time” —Mario Batali), by esteemed critics (“Brilliant, witty, comical, and often shamelessly candid and provocative” —Robert M. Parker Jr.), and by the media (“His wine judgments are sound, his anecdotes witty, and his literary references impeccable” — The New York Times).
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
Great for 2010-ish Wine Names
- By Lisa on 10-06-17
-
The Everyday Guide to Wines of France
- By: Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan
- Length: 3 hrs and 25 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 4
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 3
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 3
Grab a glass and join acclaimed Master of Wine Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan on a fascinating six-lecture tour of the best wines that France has to offer with The Everyday Guide to Wines of France. This journey is packed with interactive wine tastings, food and wine pairing demonstrations, practical tips and suggestions for shopping and gift giving, and more. The Everyday Guide to Wines of France takes you all across the country on a vibrant search for the best of the best when it comes to French wines.
-
Making Sense of Wine
- By: Matt Kramer
- Narrated by: Frederick Davidson
- Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 100
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 72
-
Story3.5 out of 5 stars 75
Since its first publication in 1989, Matt Kramer's extraordinarily accessible guide to wine has become a classic. Where others talk jargon about centrifuges, steel tanks, and acidity levels, Kramer talks about wine itself. The result is an enriching experience that goes far beyond knowing how to read a label or impress a waiter.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Good but Not Great
- By Zack on 06-21-12
-
Godforsaken Grapes
- A Slightly Tipsy Journey Through the World of Strange, Obscure, and Underappreciated Wine
- By: Jason Wilson
- Narrated by: Jonathan Horvath
- Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 39
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 38
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 38
There are nearly 1,400 known varieties of wine grapes in the world - from altesse to zierfandler - but 80 percent of the wine we drink is made from only 20 grapes. In Godforsaken Grapes, Jason Wilson looks at how that came to be and embarks on a journey to discover what we miss. While hunting down obscure and underappreciated wines, he looks at why these wines fell out of favor (or never gained it in the first place), what it means to be obscure, and how geopolitics, economics, and fashion have changed what we drink.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
An entertaining and informative listen
- By Kate on 12-27-18
-
Wine Making for the Total Novice
- By: Kyle Richards
- Narrated by: Dan McGowan
- Length: 59 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 28
-
Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 23
-
Story3.5 out of 5 stars 23
If you’re a wine connoisseur or a casual weekend sipper, Wine Making for the Total Novice is the perfect guide to put the pride and pleasure of wine making into your hands! Don’t be intimidated by the acres of grapes and barns of heavy equipment at the vineyards, you can make delicious wine at home, and this book shows you how!
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
wine making total novice
- By Reginald Carter on 04-28-18
-
A Vineyard in My Glass
- By: Gerald Asher
- Narrated by: P. J. Ochlan
- Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 56
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 47
-
Story3.5 out of 5 stars 47
Gerald Asher, who served as Gourmet's wine editor for 30 years, has drawn together this selection of his essays, published in Gourmet and elsewhere, for the collective insight they give into why a wine should always be an expression of a place and a time. Guiding the reader through 27 diverse wine regions in France, Italy, Spain, Germany, and California, he shows how every wine worth drinking is a reflection of its terroir - in the broadest sense of that untranslatable word.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
An adventure of wine and where it is made
- By Anthony on 06-13-15
Publisher's Summary
Choose good, affordable wines from the United States, Europe, Chile, Australia, and elsewhere.
This down-to-earth guide cuts through wine snobbery and tells you what's in, what's out, and what's new in wine. This update of the best-selling For Dummies classic covers everything from established and emerging wine regions to pairing wine with food to collecting wine. Here's to fun, relaxed wine exploration and enjoyment!
Discover how to:
More from the same
What members say
Average Customer Ratings
Overall
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars53
-
4 Stars57
-
3 Stars30
-
2 Stars10
-
1 Stars13
Performance
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars58
-
4 Stars39
-
3 Stars18
-
2 Stars5
-
1 Stars6
Story
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars37
-
4 Stars52
-
3 Stars19
-
2 Stars9
-
1 Stars9
-
Overall1 out of 5 stars
-
Performance3 out of 5 stars
-
Story3 out of 5 stars
- Lavi
- Jerusalem, Israel
- 08-25-13
Most of the book is missing in the audio version
You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?
The original book is great, but there are only 3 chapters available in the audio version.
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
-
Overall2 out of 5 stars
-
Performance2 out of 5 stars
-
Story2 out of 5 stars
- Bread Basket
- Southern California
- 05-14-16
too basic
What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?
i believe this book could have been written ia a weekend. i have read other books ''for dummies' but not this bad.spend more money and buy from vines to wines or the wine bible
Would you ever listen to anything by Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan again?
i would have to see the table of contents
What didn’t you like about Brett Barry’s performance?
it flowed well. good pronunciation and diction
If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Wine for Dummies 4th Edition?
re-write the whole book
Any additional comments?
none
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
-
Overall2 out of 5 stars
- Briana
- HARVEY, LA, United States
- 03-01-11
Missing info
It starts off promising, but there is not nearly enough information on varietals. Also, you'd think they would choose a narrator with at least very basic french knowledge, his pronunciations are not just incorrect, they're EMBARRASSING...and if someone is learning these words for the first time, they will embarrass themselves by learning from this guy.
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
-
Overall1 out of 5 stars
- Sharon
- Portland, Oregon, United States
- 09-09-10
Incomplete!!
There were missing chapters!
Audio was very clear but so let down by the omission of important chapters!!
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story2 out of 5 stars
- Tony Aaron
- Utah
- 04-27-16
Not much to it, I learned only a tiny bit.
It's just far too short and doesn't include nearly enough information about wine. Though I will say that the narrator did a great job and the book wasn't as boring as one would suspect.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
-
Overall2 out of 5 stars
- DCifuentesJ
- 04-08-16
Too basic and general
Way too little information. I get it. For dummies. But covers some topics for seconds. Not worth it. Get printed Wine Folly instead.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance3 out of 5 stars
-
Story2 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 02-26-19
Not really recommend
Rather I formative, but as you learn more about wine you can notice easily that some information is not quite accurate. Some theories are nothing but myths and I think delivering right info is more important than large info
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Mel P
- 02-09-19
Great Introduction
was a great book to get an introduction to the basics of wine. Will be a great stepping stone to become a sommelier.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- K. Valente
- 12-04-18
loved the detail and learned a lot
I really enjoyed listening to this program. It taught me a lot and I think I already knew a lot from being a winemaker.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- K. Shustock
- 08-09-17
The Very Basics
It was good to listen to but is best for the beginning wine drinker and novice wine server.