Oz Clarke's Introducing Wine - Hardcover

Clarke, Oz

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0151006423 ISBN 13: 9780151006427

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2000

Synopsis

An introduction to the world of wine by the Daily Telegraph wine writer covers the basics of grapes, regions, and vintages, and ends his tour on the wine rack with valuable advice on how to choose the best bottle. 35,000 first printing.

About this title

Review:

‘Oz is one of the UK’s finest communicators on all things vinous.' -- Richard Ehrlich, Independent on Sunday

From the Back Cover:

All you really need to know about wine
(and only what you really need to know about wine)
Here, at last, from Oz Clarke, the UK's most popular wine writer, comes the ultimate no-nonsense guide to wine. No jargon, no frills. No previous knowledge assumed. Just how to enjoy the kind of wine that is actually in the shops at the moment.

Flavours: explore the tastes you most enjoy with Oz's unique ‘Wine Flavour Wheels’

Grapes: Find the key to every taste and style

Regions: Use the 'Quick Guides' for essential know-how

Actual recommendations: Avoid expensive mistakes from the start

Wine terms: Understand the terms you need to know

Food and wine matching: Get it right every time

Practical details: Select, buy, serve and taste wine with confidence

This paperback edition has been substantially revised, and includes Oz's latest suggestions for wines to try, plus updated vintage evaluations.

About this edition

• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0151006423
• ISBN 13: 9780151006427
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144