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Discovering Wine [Hardcover]

Joanna Simon (Author), Conny Jude (Illustrator)
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Publication Date: 28 April 1994
"Discovering Wine" has been hailed by new and experienced wine lovers everywhere as the classic, approachable introduction to the luscious world of wine. In this revised and updated edition, Simon addresses the latest wine trends and provides brand-new information on vintages recently established in countries and continents around the globe.

More than 250 full-color photographs, maps, and charts beautifully complement Simon's effervescent approach to the fascinating world of wine, and help to dispel the mystique that so often surrounds the subject. She provides the crucial hints that will help you to become a wine aficionado -- virtually overnight. You will learn how to

  • Taste and judge wine like an expert

  • Correctly match food and wine

  • Follow the newest guidelines for serving and storing your wines

  • Discern classic wines from those that emulate them

  • Understand the importance and role of grapes

  • Know when a particular wine is ready to drink

    In addition to demystifying wine, Simon explores famous vineyards and explains how the winemakers use grapes to their most delicious advantage. And after a concise but thorough roundup of today's wine styles, Simon conducts a tour through the wine regions of the world -- from Chianti to Coonawarra, from Medoc to Moldova, and everywhere in between.

    As entertaining as it is informative, "Discovering Wine" is destined to remain the definitive beginner's guide to wine.

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    • Hardcover: 160 pages
    • Publisher: Mitchell Beazley (28 April 1994)
    • Language: English
    • ISBN-10: 1857322649
    • ISBN-13: 978-1857322644
    • Product Dimensions: 28.2 x 21.2 x 2 cm
    • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
    • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 637,707 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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    Joanna Simon is the award-winning wine writer of The Sunday Times, and contributor to Style magazine, and the Travel and Books sections. Before joining The Sunday Times, she was editor of Wine magazine and before that editor of Wine & Spirit International. Her books include The Sunday Times Book of Wine (published in seven languages) and Wine with Food (published in three languages). Joanna was the broadcaster of BBC Radio 4's first series devoted to entirely to wine, and her television appearances have covered everything from vodka, to matching food and wine, to buying fine and rare wines at auction. Joanna lives in London, but spends as much time as possible in her other home in a remote part of France. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars a great way to discover wine at an easy pace 20 April 2002
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    Format:Hardcover
    If you don't know anything about wine then this is for you. If you know a little about wine and would like to know a little more then this is also for you. It takes you from getting to know how to taste the wines, how to serve them and with what kind of food you should eat with them and a whole lot more. The book is full of illustrations and can be picked up and put down at anytime and you can just pick up where you left off or just flick through the book to area that are of interest. Joanna Simon has made a very good job at explaining such a complicated subject - buy this book and you wont be disappointed
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Discovering Wine 6 Aug 2012
    By D. Morrison
    Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
    Bought for a son who is a Majestic trainee. Excellent, logical and highly informative book without being in any way overwhelming
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A great gift for someone just 'starting out' 5 Dec 2009
    By Ms. D. Manek
    Format:Paperback
    Easy to read with great illustrations. A wonderful introduction to the world of wine, at a very agreeable price. Thank you!
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