Best Homebrewing, Distilling & Wine Making Books of 2025

Magnolia Table, Volume 3: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering is the latest cookbook by Joanna Gaines, the co-founder of Magnolia and New York Times bestselling author. This cookbook is filled with timeless and nostalgic recipes that have been reimagined for today's home cook. The book features a range of dishes, from Honey Butter Layered Biscuit Bites to Garlic Shrimp over Parmesan Risotto. What makes this cookbook stand out is Joanna's personal touch in each recipe, where she explains why she likes it and how she prefers to serve it. Overall, this is a must-have cookbook for anyone who loves Southern U.S. cooking and wants to make delicious meals for their family and friends.

Wine Folly: Magnum Edition is an expanded hardcover guidebook that offers an inventive and easy-to-digest approach to learning about wine. It includes more than 100 grapes and wines, a wine region explorer with detailed maps, wine labeling and classification 101, an expanded food and wine pairing section, and more essential tips to help you become an expert. Written by Madeline Puckette, a certified sommelier, and Justin Hammack, a founding partner of Wine Folly, the book is a must-have for both newbies and devotees looking to take their wine knowledge to the next level. Overall, Wine Folly: Magnum Edition is a practical and fun guidebook that offers a unique and comprehensive approach to wine education.

The New French Wine [Two-Book Boxed Set]: Redefining the World's Greatest Wine Culture is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to contemporary French wines and producers. With over 800 producers and 7,000 wines featured, the book takes readers on a tour of every wine region of France. The first book provides a thoroughly reported narrative overview of each region, while the second book is a comprehensive reference guide to the producers and their wines. The book is packaged in a deluxe slipcase and features evocative photography and maps. This is an essential read for wine lovers and aspiring wine enthusiasts alike.

The "Minecraft: Gather, Cook, Eat! Official Cookbook" is a must-have for all Minecraft fans who are looking for a fun and creative way to bring the game to their kitchen. With over 40 recipes inspired by the game, this cookbook offers something for every skill level and dietary preference. From Mooshroom Burgers to Buried Treasure Pie, readers can enjoy delicious meals and snacks while immersing themselves in the world of Minecraft. The book is beautifully illustrated with step-by-step instructions and photos, making it easy for anyone to follow. Overall, this cookbook is a great addition to any Minecraft fan's collection and a fun way to explore the game's culinary delights.

The Noma Guide to Fermentation is a must-have book for any home cook or professional chef looking to expand their culinary skills. René Redzepi and David Zilber, the masterminds behind Noma's extraordinary flavor profiles, reveal their never-before-revealed techniques to creating an extensive pantry of ferments. With over 500 step-by-step photographs and illustrations, this book goes beyond the typical kimchi and sauerkraut to include koji, kombuchas, shoyus, misos, lacto-ferments, vinegars, garums, and black fruits and vegetables. Moreover, the book features more than 100 original recipes that showcase the game-changing pantry ingredients. The Noma Guide to Fermentation is a fresh set of transformative cooking fundamentals that will make ferments something cooks reach for as readily as salt.

The World Atlas of Wine 8th Edition is a classic and authoritative reference work on wine, recognized by critics as the most useful single volume ever published. This latest edition has been updated to reflect the changes in the global wine scene over the past six years, with 22 new maps added and the text given a complete overhaul. With beautiful photography throughout, this book is a must-have for any wine lover, from students to professionals. The World Atlas of Wine belongs on the shelf of every true wine lover's library, providing a multi-layered snapshot of wine and how it has evolved.

Wine Simple by Aldo Sohm is an essential guide for anyone who wants to learn more about wine. Sohm, a world-renowned sommelier, makes wine approachable and fun with his confidence-building infographics and illustrations, easy-to-absorb hits of information, and pragmatic tips. This book covers the fundamentals of wine, key varietals and winemaking regions, how to taste, when to save and when to splurge, and even how to set up a wine tasting at home. Sohm also teaches readers how to evolve their palate and troubleshoot tricky wines. Overall, Wine Simple is a lively, educational, and user-friendly approach to wine that will inspire readers to taste smarter and drink boldly.

The Drunken Botanist by Amy Stewart is a New York Times-bestselling guide that explores the fascinating world of botany and booze. The author takes the readers on a journey through the history, biology, and chemistry of various plants that humans have transformed into alcohol over the centuries. The book includes more than fifty drink recipes and growing tips for gardeners, making it a perfect addition to any cocktail party. The Drunken Botanist is a delightful and informative volume that demystifies the origins of spirits and enhances the reader's appreciation of the world's greatest drinks.

"Bread and How to Eat It: A Cookbook" is a delightful book that explores the world of bread in a unique way. Written by Rick Easton, the owner of Bread & Salt, this book is a timely revival of cucina povera, a bread-centric approach to meal prep that has fallen out of favor in American kitchens. The book is filled with everything a home cook needs to know about baking their own bread, making things with bread, and eating things with bread. It's an eminently accessible, riotously opinionated, and utterly indispensable cookbook for making the most of every loaf."

The Wine Bible, 3rd Edition is an essential book for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of wine. With over 800,000 copies in print, Karen McNeil's book is America's bestselling wine book. The new edition is completely revised, updated, and now in full-color with over 400 new photographs. The book covers new chapters on Great Britain, Croatia, Israel, and a new section called In the Beginning...Wine in the Ancient World. The expanded grape glossary includes 400-plus varieties, and the Mastering Wine Section incorporates the latest science on taste and smell. This book is a masterpiece of wine writing, and a must-read for curious wine-lovers of every level of expertise.