For someone who loves a glass of wine every weekend, I sure didn't know enough about this beverage. And this is an understatement; I didn't know nearly anything about it. The peak of my knowledge was the fact that while wine might be healthier for the heart than other alcohols, it's still alcohol, so it's not that great for ya - ha!

Okay, needless to say, I needed someone to pass me a book like "Welcome to Wine," a gorgeous, illustrated guide to the very basics (and not just basics) of wine drinking and serving. In terms of knowledge I took away from it, it's simply wonderful. My favorite subjects included wine glasses, how to pair wine with food, and what the different flavors in wine are. I basically went from a noob to someone who can actually serve good wine properly.

Most importantly, the illustrations are truly beautiful. Because of this, I wouldn't only buy this publication for myself, but also gladly give it away as a tasteful present. I know I will be returning to it for a refresher, and perhaps also give it to my company to flip through as I host a tasting session at home.

*Thank you to the Publisher for a free advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.