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The 24-Hour Wine Expert Jancis Robinson

The 24-Hour Wine Expert By Jancis Robinson

The 24-Hour Wine Expert by Jancis Robinson


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Wine is now one of the most popular drinks in the world. From the difference between red and white, to the shape of bottles and their labels, descriptions of taste, colour and smell, to pairing wine with food and the price-quality correlation, this book helps us make the most of this mysteriously delicious drink.

The 24-Hour Wine Expert Summary

The 24-Hour Wine Expert by Jancis Robinson

From the world's most respected wine critic, the essential guide to wine in 100 pages

Wine is now one of the most popular drinks in the world. Many wine drinkers wish they knew more about it without having to understand every detail or go on a wine course.

In The 24-Hour Wine Expert, Jancis Robinson shares her expertise with authority, wit and approachability. From the difference between red and white, to the shape of bottles and their labels, descriptions of taste, colour and smell, to pairing wine with food and the price-quality correlation, Robinson helps us make the most of this mysteriously delicious drink.

Jancis Robinson has been called 'the most respected wine critic and journalist in the world' by Decantermagazine. In 1984 she was the first person outside the wine trade to qualify as a Master of Wine. The Financial Times wine writer, she is the author/editor of dozens of wine books, including Wine Grapes (Allen Lane), The Oxford Companion to Wine (OUP) and The World Atlas of Wine (Mitchell Beazley). Her award-winning website, www.JancisRobinson.com has subscribers in 100 countries.

The 24-Hour Wine Expert Reviews

For those who have an appetite to learn, but don't quite know where to start, The 24-Hour Wine Expert offers a perfectly compact solution -- Emily Miles * Berry Bros & Rudd *
What makes it special is Robinson's well-honed sense for delivering the goods along with a wry sense of critical insight -- Christopher Waters * Toronto Sun *
This thin volume manages to cover the major aspects of wine appreciation at a very high level * Terroir Guru *
It's easy to read, good content, up-to-date, in plain language, giving the bare bones of learning about wine quickly * goodfood.com.au *
[Praise for WINE GRAPES] a work of astounding scholarship -- John Lanchester * Guardian Books of the Year 2012 *
[Praise for WINE GRAPES] A magnificent achievement: colossally informative, illuminating and intriguing * Decanter *

About Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson has been called 'the most respected wine critic and journalist in the world' by Decanter magazine. In 1984 she was the first person outside the wine trade to qualify as a Master of Wine. The Financial Times wine writer, she is the author/editor of dozens of wine books, including Wine Grapes (Allen Lane), The Oxford Companion to Wine (OUP) and The World Atlas of Wine (Mitchell Beazley). Her award-winning website, www.JancisRobinson.com has subscribers in 100 countries.

Additional information

GOR007356169
9780141981819
0141981814
The 24-Hour Wine Expert by Jancis Robinson
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Penguin Books Ltd
2016-02-04
112
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - The 24-Hour Wine Expert