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Wine Books

Wine books – Latest reviews:

Searching for books for wine lovers as a present? Looking for a good wine read yourself? Here you can find the latest reviews of wine books by the Decanter in-house editorial team, as well as contributors and columnists.

Wine on YouTube: Stars and channels to watch

Including a new series not to miss...

By Sophie Thorpe Published 18 February 26
Our best wine books for Christmas: Nine great reads and perfect gifts

Essential, entertaining reads for the festive season...

By Sophie Thorpe Published 18 December 25
Books: From table to page – new wine books by renowned sommeliers

Our regular reviewer on two new reads in the wine world...

By Sophie Thorpe Published 26 November 25
Books: Delve into three introductory wine titles

Decanter's regular reviewer on three new wine books...

By Sophie Thorpe Last updated 20 October 25
Interview: Elaine Chukan Brown on new book The Wines of California

A new take on California's vinous history...

By Ana Carolina Quintela Published 15 April 25

The best wine and spirits books of 2024

The juicier titles that hit shelves in the last twelve months...

By Ines Salpico Published 17 December 24
Wine & spirits books 2022: the best

Our usual end-of-the-year round up

By Ines Salpico Last updated 13 November 24
Wine books: Pour yourself a good read for summer

A round-up of some of the best recent wine-related titles...

By Sophie Thorpe Last updated 23 July 24
The best wine and spirits books 2023

A round up of some of the most interesting wine and spirits titles...

By Ines Salpico Last updated 21 December 23
Hugh Johnson: ‘Veteran wine books are by modern standards short on facts’

Hugh Johnson on the merits of wine books past and present...

By Hugh Johnson Published 30 August 22
Wine & Spirits Books 2021: the best

Our end-of-the-year round up of the best, hot off the press, wine and spirits books.

By Ines Salpico Last updated 13 May 22

Cooking with wine: Expert advice on what to use

What should you choose and how much should you spend?...

By Ellie Douglas Last updated 15 July 21
Pairing wine with tricky ingredients

An extract from the new book from 67 Pall Mall, Wine and Food. The Perfect Match.

By Ronan Sayburn MS Last updated 16 June 21
Best wine books: Latest releases to read

For every kind of reader...

By Ellie Douglas Last updated 4 March 21
Anson: Great novels for wine lovers

Jane Anson recommends five wine-themed novels that she has enjoyed recently - perfect for a rainy afternoon with a glass in-hand, or as a Christmas present.

By Jane Anson Published 21 November 19
Jefford on Monday: Bordeaux Between The Covers

By Andrew Jefford Last updated 29 May 19
Best wine books of 2015: Decanter reviews

By Decanter Staff Last updated 20 February 19

Thirsty Dragon wins at André Simon Food and Drink Book Awards 2015

By Ellie Douglas Last updated 20 February 19
Book release: The 24-hour Wine Expert

By Ellie Douglas Last updated 20 February 19
American Rhône by Patrick J. Comiskey: Book review

Read William Kelley's review of American Rhône by Patrick J. Comiskey - 'an important addition to North American wine literature'...

By William Kelley Last updated 20 February 19
Best wine books of 2016: Decanter reviews

See Brian St Pierre's pick of the most outstanding wine books of 2016...

By Decanter Staff Last updated 20 February 19
I Taste Red by Jamie Goode: Book Review

William Kelley recommends I Taste Red by Jamie Goode...

By William Kelley Last updated 20 February 19
See winners of the André Simon wine and food book awards

Wine and food books to read this year...

By Chris Mercer Last updated 20 February 19

Book Review: Cork Dork by Bianca Bosker

Bianca Bosker's helter-skelter journey through wine...

By Laura Seal Last updated 20 February 19
Jefford on Monday: Redressing the balance

Our columnist reviews a new book on vineyard soils and geology...

By Andrew Jefford Last updated 20 February 19
‘Red & White: An unquenchable thirst for wine’ by Oz Clarke

'A rollicking read together with some great wine knowledge...'

By John Stimpfig Last updated 20 February 19
Faber to sell wine list to Mitchell Beazley

Venerable UK publishing house Faber and Faber is hoping to sell its list of wine books to dynamic food and drink publisher Mitchell Beazley.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 28 May 15
Oxford Companion now online

Need to know the exact make-up of phytoalexins? Confused about eutypa dieback? Look no further than the Internet, as one of the world's most renowned wine books is now online.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 28 May 15
Which are your favourite wine books?

By Decanter Staff Last updated 28 May 15

Self-published wine books win 2007 Andre Simon prizes

Two books published at their authors' expense have won Andre Simon prizes.

By Maggie Rosen Last updated 28 May 15