{"product_id":"tasting-pleasure-book-jancis-robinson-9780140270013","title":"Tasting Pleasure","description":"\u003cb\u003eA classic book about the pleasures of wine by the editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Oxford Companion to Wine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Even the French admit that Jancis Robinson is the \"undisputed mistress of the kingdom of wine\" (\u003ci\u003eLe Figaro\u003c\/i\u003e) and her is vintage memoir of a life in wine. Internationally renowned for her work in both television and print, she is the editor of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eOxford Companion to Wine\u003c\/i\u003e and has won more than two dozen major awards around the world. \u003ci\u003eTasting Pleasure\u003c\/i\u003e is her compelling account of a passion that began while studying at Oxford University.Writing with Julia Child's authority, Elizabeth David's intelligence, and M.F.K. Fisher's verve, Robinson takes us on a journey through the world's finest cellars, most beautiful vineyards, and best restaurants. As she explores the universe of the grape--from Bordeaux to Australia and South Africa to California--we meet scores of colorful, wine-loving characters, including Philippe de Rothschild, Julian Barnes, Francis Ford Coppola, and Julio Gallo.There are many books about producing and rating wine; this one is about enjoying it. Witty, revealing, and knowledgeable, in \u003ci\u003eTasting Pleasure\u003c\/i\u003e Jancis Robinson has distilled twenty years in the wine world into a hugely entertaining read.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49553489330449,"sku":"GOR004728629","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49678127661329,"sku":"CIN0140270019G","price":4.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":50999412457745,"sku":"NIN9780140270013","price":26.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51423762055441,"sku":"CIN0140270019VG","price":4.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0140270019.jpg?v=1751322429","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/tasting-pleasure-book-jancis-robinson-9780140270013","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}