Germany/Austria Wine Guide

[mcattaneo23]

I am looking for a solid book/guide to German and Austrian wines. I have above average wine knowledge but am far short of being a Sommelier. I dont know much about these two important regions and I am looking for a good book to learn from. Thanks in advance

[Florida Jim]

I am looking for a solid book/guide to German and Austrian wines.  I have above average wine knowledge but am far short of being a Sommelier.  I dont know much about these two important regions and I am looking for a good book to learn from.  Thanks in advance

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"The Wines of Germany" by Stephen Brook, publ. 2003 ISBN 1 84000 791 5, and,

"The Wines of Austria" by Philipp Blom, publ. 2000, ISBN 0 571 19533 4.

These books are far from definitive but they are good over-views and published in English.

Best, Jim

[jrufusj]

Not as comprehensive and with a natural importer's slant, but you can't go wrong by reading Terry Theise's catalogues at the Skurnik site.

Great writer, absolute iconoclast, terroiriste of the first order. You may not agree with everything he says, but there's a lot of good meat. I've never agreed with everything anyone said, but I come closer with Terry than with most.

His Champagne catalogues are also great reading.

Enjoy,

Jim

[budrichard]

While probably out of date, Frank Schoonmaker's book of German wine is a classic. Hornickel's ' The Great Wines of Europe' is another. Many of the multitude of vineyards names and appelations that one sees today did not exist 40 years ago and the wines were simply sold under generic names. The outstanding vineyards are listed in these books. -Dick