This is a great cheese resource, and one worth keeping on my shelves. This coffee table-sized quality hardcover book with color photographs uses single pages to highlight each cheese, describing their origins, how they are best served, and what wines to use for pairing. The very back of the book allows readers to do search the other way around, guiding people who've already chosen a wine in finding the right cheese. Though the book is now dated, as it was published in 2006, the information is still largely accurate. I should note that the book is largely intended for an American audience that is seeking cheeses available within the country, but there are a few exceptions for recommendations abroad. ( )