I have no $$ interest in this book or this organization. I just think the book is really good and free.
Wines From Spain-Far From Ordinary Wine Guide, 2005-2006, Doug Frost, Wines From Spain Trade Commission, New York, 119 pages, softback, free. Such a deal: a wonderful little book on the wines of Spain written by Doug Frost, one of only three persons in the world to have earned both an MW and an MS degree. And it's free! You can request a copy from Wines of Spain at
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The only drawback, sometimes they take weeks to ship the book, but it's worth the wait. The book is divided into seven major chapters covering the primary wine producing areas in Spain. Frost begins each chapter with a short and often witty description of the area and its wines. I think Frost has a wonderful sense of humor that comes through and a clever way with words that makes so many difficult concepts easy and understandable. This text is followed by Frost's detailed tastings notes on specific wines from the major producers in each area. The reviews are all positive, to varying degrees, but what do you expect from an agency whose goal is to promote Spanish wines in this country? Most of the wines are still available at retail. If one wine really catches your fancy, the book gives the name of the US importer. This is an invaluable tool if you are trying to track down a particular bottle. There are also sections on the primary grapes grown in Spain and even a section on Spanish cheeses. It contains a wealth of information and it's free. It doesn't get any better than this. (And yes, the book does have an index!) Very highly recommended.