A Wine Lover's Library

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A roundup of the year's best books on wine, covering everything from the nuances of terroir to obscure and ancient grapes to regions from California to Barolo. Whether you're a wine aficionado or a newbie in search of knowledge, you won't be able to put down these enological page-turners.

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