Thank you NetGalley and Chronicle Books for accepting my request to read and review Wine Club.

Published: 05/30/23

Just the thought .... Wine Club sounds nice, but this is better. The wines are broken down by place (Napa Valley is one), type (Cabernet Sauvignon) month -- oh yes, each month is unique. I like that. I also like that food recommendations are given as well (spicy sausage to toffee bars).

There are too many for me to count tidbits that create a wealth of information. Wine needs to breathe, I've heard that, but I didn't know wine has legs, hmmmm. It's true. There is an index. I like the consistency from month to month. It is easy to read.

I had the e-book and would prefer the physical book.

If you read my reviews, you won't be surprised -- I would gift this and use as a coffee table book.

Looking for a perfect gift for friends or family, look no further….Wine Club A Monthly Guide to Swirling, Dipping and Pairing With Friends by Maureen Petrosky would be a great gift to give or receive.

The book starts out by welcoming you to the wine club and then the author proceeds to give you a lot of information about the book and the wine. Each chapter (month) there is a wine suggestion with detailed information on the wine. The author includes a tasting sheet that takes you step by step on ways to taste and make notes about the wines you are sampling. In addition, there are recipes suggestions for that month’s wine tasting.

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I love this book! It is a great wine education book for beginners and wine lover in general. I love how it give recommendations to begin a wine club and how each month a new varietal is featured. I love the vibrant colors! I would suggest adding some photos.

This book is perfect for anyone who loves wine and clubs (y you know… get togethers! ;) Each month is devoted to a wine variety and each section includes interesting facts about the wine type, regional recommendations, and recipes for food pairings. I think what might make this book better would be by adding real photos with the food recipes.

I can’t wait for the finished book to come out soon! I need this for my kitchen and as hostess gifts!

This might be my new go-to book for gifting wine friends! It’s the perfect starting spot to learn more about wine and appreciate its uniqueness across the board. I also loved that it is set up for a monthly themed tasting and has recipes to try and pair with each grouping.

The artwork is adorable and I can’t wait to gift this to a few friends I already have in mind.

I'm not a big wine drinker, but I am fascinated with the different types of wine, and enjoy learning more about them. This book is so much fun! There is a ton of information, but it's very easy to follow, and learn from. Each month of the book focuses on a different wine variety. There are recommendations, tasting tips, and recipes for food to serve with the wine.

Bright and cheerful illustrations add to this book, and I think this would make a wonderful hostess gift!

Thank you Netgalley and Chronicle Books for the ARC!

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a nice guide for wine tasting. It's broken down by month with suggested wines to try. There's information about where wines are from and the different varietals. The book talks about how to host a wine tasting, what to look for, and how to pair the wine with foods and snacks. It's a pretty thorough book for those wanting to learn more about wine or start a tasting group.

I love wine. I love clubs. So basically Maureen Petrosky’s “Wine Club: A Monthly Guide to Swirling, Sipping, and Pairing with Friends” is perfect for me. It is an extensive yet approachable book for wine education. It’s a fantastic idea to frame learning about this delicious yet sometime intimidating drink as a monthly activity with your social circle.

Every month is dedicated to a specific varietal and each section provides a wealth of information about it. There are basics and interesting tidbits about the wine type, regional recommendations, tasting tips, and even recipes for food pairings. My favorite wine is Riesling so June was my favorite part to peruse. But even if you don’t plan to form and lead a monthly wine club, this book would still be good to have on your kitchen shelf for drink and food ideas for parties.

My only complaint is that while the illustrations are bright, colorful, and fun, I do wish there was some photography of the food and wine to make the pages even more alluring. Overall, though, “Wine Club” is a fun book for foodies and a great hostess gift idea.

Thank you to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review. My review was posted on January 24, 2022 to https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5293436589.