Like a lively course from an expert teacher, The Wine Bible grounds the reader deeply in the fundamentals while layering on informative asides, tips, amusing anecdotes, definitions, glossaries, photos, maps, labels, and recommended bottles - all newly updated for this edition. Karen MacNeil has gone the extra mile to ensure the accuracy of her information, conducting primary research and tasting over 10,000 wines and visiting dozens of wine regions around the world. Plus, this edition features new information on wines from China, Japan, Mexico, and Slovenia. With The Wine Bible, you can be sure you're getting the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on the world of wine.