If you’re interested in learning more about evaluating fine wines, try the following recommended reading:

Wine Tasting, How to Approach & Appreciate Wine (Michael Broadbent) $14.95 Hardcover
All aspects of winetasting are covered with details of the three important elements - appearance, nose and taste.

Fine Wine in Food (Patricia Ballard) $9.95 Softcover
Extensive recipes featuring unusual dishes with gourmet food items using fine wines as well as fresh ingredients and a variety of herbs

In Praise of Wine (Joni McNutt) $12.95 Softcover
An offering of hearty toast quotations, witticisms, proverbs and poetry throughout history

Wine for Dummies,(Reference) (McCarthy and Mulligan) $19.99 Softcover
Everything you need to know about wine - this appeals to all wine drinkers from occasional to the seasoned pro!

University Wine Course (Marian Baldy) $35 Softcover
Theory and Practice / Sensory Evaluation, Science of Winemaking with in depth explanation of Tasting, Chemistry and Food matchmaking.

Cooking with White Wine (Hoffman) $14.95 Softcover
A large eclectic collection of new and old recipes using favorite foods and featuring the use of white wines to enhance flavors and appeal.