Marnie's Books
Wine: A Tasting Course
One of the best wine basics books available, this comprehensive course is loaded with inforgraphic explanations and exercises for tasting along at home.
“My new go-to book for anyone just starting their wine journey. Highest recommendation.”
Master Sommelier Tim Gaiser
“Brilliant. Makes this fascinating topic accessible without dumbing it down or stripping away its interest.”
UK Wine Author Dr. Jamie Goode
"If there’s a better, easier to use tool out there for teaching wine knowledge and service, I haven’t found it.”
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc. Senior V.P. John Buchanan
Passion for Wine:
The French Ideal &
The American Dream
(with co-author Jean-Charles Boisset)
You don't need to memorize reams of data to feel in control when shopping for wine or deciding what to drink with dinner - all you need is a few powerful concepts that explain wine's extraordinary variations of style.
“Marnie is one of the most efficient and entertaining wine educators in the US. I may be seen as an expert, but I learned a lot about wine in a whole different way reading her latest book.”
Kevin Zraly – Author of the best-selling The Windows on the World Wine Course
Wine Secrets: Advice from Winemakers, Sommeliers & Connoisseurs
Sommelier Marnie Old calls on forty of the world’s most-renowned wine experts to share insider tips, techniques, and wisdom from their extensive experience, including:
-winemakers like David Ramey, Ed Sbragia
and Gina Gallo
-sommeliers Richard Betts, Evan Goldstein
and Melissa Monosoff
-authors Jancis Robinson, Tom Stevenson
and Kevin Zraly
-restaurateurs like Jacques Pépin, Piero Selvaggio
and Larry Stone
He Said Beer, She Said Wine
(with co-author Sam Calagione)
Sam (of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery fame) and Marnie face off over the great drink debate: which drink pairs best with what you're eating? Each expert makes a case for their beverage of choice, tongue firmly in cheek, and the result is a fun, educational and revealing look at how what we drink can bring out the best in our food.