Heard it Through the Grapevine: The Things You Should Know to Enjoy Wine (SIGNED)

Skinner, Matt

ISBN 10: 1845334833 / ISBN 13: 9781845334833

Published by Mitchell Beazley; London, 2008

About this Item

Mitchell Beazley; London. 2008. SIGNED First Edition Hardcover-- pictorial cloth-- in FINE Condition in FINE unclipped Dustjacket. Boldly signed on half-title: "Cheers!-- Matt Skinner," otherwise INTERIOR PRISTINE: clean, tight, bright. NOT personalized to anyone. A beautiful copy, suitable for gifting or collection. Carefully shipped in secure parcel.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Heard it Through the Grapevine: The Things You Should Know to Enjoy Wine (SIGNED)
• Publisher: Mitchell Beazley; London
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845334833
• ISBN 13: 9781845334833
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Food/CookingWine

About this title

Synopsis

A guide for anyone who enjoys drinking wine but panics when they find themselves standing in a wine aisle, faced with a vast expanse of bottles.

Matt Skinner shares his passion and enthusiasm, guiding you through the basics of buying, drinking, storing and, most importantly, enjoying wine. Divided into chapters on shopping, drinking, eating and sleeping, this book covers everything you need to know about wine, from making sense of wine labels and understanding vintages to ordering wine questions, and many more. His refreshingly relaxed style is easy to read and understand, and his invaluable advice will arm you with knowledge for wine that will impress your friends and have you walking down that wine aisle with confidence.

About the Author

Matt Skinner is a wine writer, consultant and educator. He is the author of the international bestseller Thirsty Work, which was awarded "Best Educational Wine Book UK" at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards in 2005 and has sold in 14 countries and 10 languages, and Heard it Through the Grapevine, published in 2008. Matt has twice been short-listed for the IWSC International Communicator of the Year Award and is consultant to clients around the world, including Jamie Oliver's restaurant group, Fifteen, which he helped to establish. He makes regular contributions to GQ Australia and jamieoliver.com, and has appeared on ITV's Saturday Cooks, Daily Cooks, UKTV Food's Great Food Live and Food Uncut.