I love books about alcohol so much that I’ve just finished writing my own — a history of women in beer that drops next September. Writing my annual roundup of new booze books makes for one of my favorite parts of the holiday. If you’re not stuffing stockings with gift cards to struggling independent restaurants or gifting charitably minded libations this year, consider supporting one of these authors who help turn drinking into learning.
WINE
Wine, Unfiltered: Buying, Drinking, and Sharing Natural Wine — This jaunty little hardback makes for a handy starting point for anyone who would ask the question, “What is natural wine?” Katherine Clary answers the five W’s and the FAQ’s directly and concisely enough to come away feeling confident enough to hold court at an office party or on a date, as long as the listener hasn't read anything more advanced.
Original article published on Forbes.com.