From the author of The Wine Bible, this lively, authoritative calendar is packed with stellar recommendations plus tips, advice, history, and lore. Try Saintsbury's classic, exquisitely balanced Toyon Farm Pinot Noir. De Loach's smoky, intense OFS; sauvignon blanc. Splurge on Burge: Grant Burge's The Holy Trinity, boasting hints of eucalyptus, rich blackberry, and a dark, earthy finish. Plus Alsace's SGN dessert wines, getting to know Argentina's richly textured malbecs, decoding earthy, and why you should never decant red Burgundy (pouring the wine into the decanter may cause its delicate, complex aromas to collapse).