Pick A Perfect Wine In No Time

By Anita L. LaRaia

Walking into a wine shop or perusing a restaurant's wine menu can be an overwhelming event. With many stores and upscale eateries offering more than a thousand wines to choose from, the average... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789733269
• ISBN13: 9780789733269
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Que Pub
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.0" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

The best book in wine came to me as a gift

I received this book and a bottle of Banfi Rosa Regale as a gift, and loved both the book and this wonderful wine sooooo much, that I have just ordered a full case and books to match, to bundle together for gifts of my own. Where else can you get such a perfect taste adventure as Rosa Regale (such a WOW of a wine, that I can't wait to try ALL of the suggestions in this book ) paired with such a fun read? I loaned the book to my sister, who is raising four kids and not exactly at a place in her life to be cruising wine tastings, and she said, "This book makes me want to start drinking wine." Well, when I handed her a taste of the Rosa Regale that came with it, she let out the biggest WOW since the day she got word that her daughter got MVP on the High School Soccer team. No kidding. She called me a few days later to say that she just saw the Rosa Regale wine bottle in a photograph in a Bride's magazine. I just thought I should come on here and write my own review, because I can't think of another $30 gift that is so memorable and experiential as Pick a Perfect Wine + one of her recommended wines. This book made me feel like I'm in the know & ready to roll as a hostess. There is nothing like having the inside tips to enjoy the good life, whether you are doing it on a budget or with the sky as your limit. This book is a winner.

GREAT Wine book - rich in content and a pure delight

This is the book that should be available for purchase in every wine store in the land. As a wine professional, I had to log on here and comment that this author has it all: A fun delightful writing style, rich content, fun stories, and everything it takes to give us a rich and deep understanding. Anita LaRaia lays it all out like no one else ever has: Bright, entertaining, and a real education all rolled into one. Just perfect ! This would be a great gift, as the toasts will keep on giving with every click of your wine glass. Cheers to all who appreciate good food, great conversation, and the flavors that come only in a good bottle of wine. Peter Forbes

This book is a GEM

This book is a real gem. I'm just getting into my copy, and I can tell you that this is a very special wine book. Think of the best teacher you ever had, give her a wealth of experience in the world's vineyards, and you've got a picture of Anita and her book. Pick a Perfect Wine gets a big WOW, and a big recommendation. You'll be talking like someone who knows their stuff, and you'll have great little bits of intriguing information to go with every sip you take. What a book! Great for skipping around the internet ~ Anita tells you all the wineyard sites, the stories on the owners, and the best internet sources for wine. Pull some corks and enjoy the ride.

This book + the internet & you've got a ticket to Italy, France, and Beyond

This book is in a class of its own. Full of fun, fascinating stories and insight, you'll find yourself doing searches on the wines that capture your imagination ~ in this vivid and memorable wine book. I'm having such fun with this book and suddenly my friends think that I am the new source for wine tips, along with the website addresses where the prices are right. I can't think of a better gift than this book plus any bottle mentioned inside, because you will kickstart someone's own adventure. But first, get a copy for you and let the magic carpet take off to Italy, France, and beyond. It is all about learning to appreciate God's world. The finer things are gifts we should all taste, God's creation in a bottle shared with friends. Can it get any better than that? Ian Fitzgerald