The Wine Bible

The wine classifications feel so thorough—did the author develop this system based on personal experience or industry standards? I'm curious how they decided what to include.

Some pairings felt unexpected but worked so well. I wonder how much experimentation went into those recommendations and if the author tested them all herself.

I love how detailed it is, but does it also serve as a good starting point for absolute beginners, or is it more for those already familiar with wine terminology?