--- product_id: 1605507 title: "The Sommelier Prep Course: An Introduction to the Wines, Beers, and Spirits of the World" price: "€ 72.51" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1605507-the-sommelier-prep-course-an-introduction-to-the-wines-beers store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Sommelier Prep Course: An Introduction to the Wines, Beers, and Spirits of the World **Price:** € 72.51 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Sommelier Prep Course: An Introduction to the Wines, Beers, and Spirits of the World - **How much does it cost?** € 72.51 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1605507-the-sommelier-prep-course-an-introduction-to-the-wines-beers) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Sommelier Prep Course: An Introduction to the Wines, Beers, and Spirits of the World [Gibson, Michael] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Sommelier Prep Course: An Introduction to the Wines, Beers, and Spirits of the World Review: Great textbook - First and foremost, do not forget that this is a textbook...that being said, it reads quite nicely and keeps interest in the material. The author does a successful job of inserting some humor throughout to prevent monotony and straight regurgitation of material. Additionally, the author does a great job of repeating important themes and key terms throughout the book, so as to cement the information in the reader's mind. The only negative I could draw was with the weakness of the review questions at the end of each section; they were quite minimal in nature and seemed a bit too easy. Overall, this book presents a solid foundation and is a great choice for those seeking to become a certified Sommelier, or simply have an above-average interest in wine. Review: An easy way to develop a foundation on wine - I've been cooking professionally for a while now and wine has been one of those things I've known I should learn more about, but just haven't gotten around to doing. While I won't say this book has made me a master sommelier, I will say I now have a pretty decent foundation on the subject of wine. It's actually pretty cool. The book nicely summarizes the history of wine, how to taste wine (which is super cool because it's all based on deduction), a brief chapter on food and beverage pairings, the more popular regions in the world where wine is produced, and even talks about beer and spirits. I just really appreciate how much less intimidated I am towards wine now. This book held my interest very well and I found it fun to read. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #145,828 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #89 in Wine (Books) #103 in Homebrewing, Distilling & Wine Making #125 in Alcoholic Spirits | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (428) | | Dimensions | 7.2 x 1 x 8.9 inches | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 0470283181 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0470283189 | | Item Weight | 2.1 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 480 pages | | Publication date | April 20, 2010 | | Publisher | Wiley | ## Images ![The Sommelier Prep Course: An Introduction to the Wines, Beers, and Spirits of the World - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81PQzv9v8rL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great textbook *by M***. on April 2, 2014* First and foremost, do not forget that this is a textbook...that being said, it reads quite nicely and keeps interest in the material. The author does a successful job of inserting some humor throughout to prevent monotony and straight regurgitation of material. Additionally, the author does a great job of repeating important themes and key terms throughout the book, so as to cement the information in the reader's mind. The only negative I could draw was with the weakness of the review questions at the end of each section; they were quite minimal in nature and seemed a bit too easy. Overall, this book presents a solid foundation and is a great choice for those seeking to become a certified Sommelier, or simply have an above-average interest in wine. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An easy way to develop a foundation on wine *by T***E on February 7, 2019* I've been cooking professionally for a while now and wine has been one of those things I've known I should learn more about, but just haven't gotten around to doing. While I won't say this book has made me a master sommelier, I will say I now have a pretty decent foundation on the subject of wine. It's actually pretty cool. The book nicely summarizes the history of wine, how to taste wine (which is super cool because it's all based on deduction), a brief chapter on food and beverage pairings, the more popular regions in the world where wine is produced, and even talks about beer and spirits. I just really appreciate how much less intimidated I am towards wine now. This book held my interest very well and I found it fun to read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Passed Intro with this book *by S***B on April 20, 2025* it helps to have the actual book when doing the Introductory Sommelier course. We both passed and this was a big help. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Sommelier Prep Course: An Introduction to the Wines, Beers, and Spirits of the World - Wine Folly: Magnum Edition: The Master Guide - Introductory Sommelier Course 2019 Workbook --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1605507-the-sommelier-prep-course-an-introduction-to-the-wines-beers](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1605507-the-sommelier-prep-course-an-introduction-to-the-wines-beers) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*