Reviews for From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries

The average rating for From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2011-04-17 00:00:00 John Brooks Fun! Indeed, the book begins with the author's statement that (Page 3): "This is a do-it-yourself wine book--a teach yourself project. The first premise is that wine is fun." The book is based on comparisons between two wines--and this is done 39 times, featuring reds and whites and roses and sparkling drinks. The first section focuses on getting introduced to wine (such as what one needs to do the comparisons). Some of the comparisons are kind of interesting to me, since I have tasted at least one of the wines. For instance, Jadot Beaujolais (1990) and Sutter Home California Zinfandel (1989). I really enjoy the Beaujolais and find the comparison as described in the book intriguing. Or Mouton Cadet (1988) versus Beaulieu Vineyard Beautour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (1989). On occasion (more so in the past than now), I enjoyed Mouton Cadet (also selected by George in an episode of "Seinfeld"). Whites? One comparison of interest to me: Trimbach Alsace Riesling (1988) and Trefethen Napa Valley White Riesling (1989). I have enjoyed the Trimbach greatly, so the comparison meant something to me. Sparkling wines? Freixnet versus Korbel? I've had both and don't really enjoy either. On the other hand, another comparison features Veuve Clicquot Brut, versions of which I have enjoyed greatly. All in all, lots of fun reading this book. And the suggestions for tasting are entertaining.

Review # 2 was written on 2010-04-27 00:00:00 Todd Landess Great intro to the basics of wine buying, consuming and general know how. Learn those terms you always hear, but not sure you can define, Estate bottled, V.D.D, shippers, alcoholic etc. This is a '92 publishing, so as wines are indeed vintage focused, look for a newer edition if possible. The facts are the same, but the suggestions would be harder to find.