This guide to buying and enjoying wine shows how to recognize, differentiate, choose, purchase and serve wine, as well as how to match it to all kinds of foods and occasions.

Danny May is a teacher of wine appreciation, and has been both a sommelier and wine salesman. Andy Sharpe is a writer who appreciates all kinds of wine and is always looking for a bargain.

Introduction Wine and western civilization; An introduction to wine and winemaking; Quality issues: how to tell good wine from better and best; Varietal wines, grape by grape; Special occasion wines; Wine around the world; Buying wine; Wine and food; Storing and serving; Afterword - hangovers and responsible drinking; Glossary; Index