Every wine lover has a shelf in their home dedicated to books that help them appreciate their favorite beverage just a little more.

Here are a few of those on my shelves, along with some personal observations — and they are very personal, so acquire those that appeal to you, and enjoy that glass of local wine even a little bit more.

“Why You Like the Wines You Like: Changing the Way the World Thinks about Wine”

by Tim Hanni

Tim has some huge credentials: He was one of the first Americans to be granted the coveted MW — Master of Wine — after his name. Based on some research with a Cornell colleague, Tim (who has family in Northeast Ohio) will help you to understand why some people like dry wines and others enjoy sweeter ones.

“Windows on the World Complete Wine Course”

by Kevin Zraly

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