The Periodic Table of Wine

Gain a deeper understanding of wine attributes, grapes, and regions with this fun, concise, and appealingly geeky new concept to wine appreciation.

Instead of elements like hydrogen and helium populating a traditional periodic chart, you’ll find Riesling, Shiraz, and 125 other wines. Organized by their essential color, aroma, and flavor properties, from white to rosé to red, and including sparkling, fortified, and sweet wines, too, the “elements” are arranged to offer an overview of how different styles of the world’s wines relate to one another. If you like one wine in the table, you can discover other options situated around it that you will probably also enjoy.

In addition to the expert logic of the organization, the book includes substantial descriptions and backgrounds of each wine, and, frequently, food pairing suggestions. The result is an engaging portable guide that makes navigating wine lists and store shelves hassle-free and easy for anyone.