Wine East says, "A recent publication that goes straight to the top of my list for a book to recommend to someone who thinks he or she is interested in making wine is The Home Winemaker's Guide by Richard P. Vine. . . .
The book covers equipment, materials, analytical instruments, and the basic steps in winemaking. Also given are the costs involved, sources of equipment and supplies, and suggestions for further reading. What makes this book so recommendable, however, is the clarity of writing and the careful explanations that are given every step or the way. The beginner's questions are anticipated and little is left to the imagination. Moreover, the language and terminology used is that of the wine industryagain carefully explainedso that the novice winemaker is able to read other material on the subject. Another user-friendly touch is the metal spiral binding that keeps the pages of the open book lying flat."