- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Mitchell Beazley (13 Nov 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 184000844X
- ISBN-13: 978-1840008449
- Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 11 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 360,332 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Simon Woods tackles an often stuffy subject with light-hearted, tongue-in-cheek insight while providing useful information on buying, drinking, and enjoying wine. The book describes how to spot a grape variety as against a wine style, the difference between a good wine deal and a bad wine deal, and where to shop for that special occasion. From wine on the web to impressing with taste this witty guide guarantees fool-proof advice on how to get the most out of drinking wine.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was given this book as a Christmas present and pretty much dismissed it at first. I've since actually read most of the book & can't believe how wrong I was. It's really interesting, SO easy to read and above all, demystifies the world of wine.
It's written in a really readable way and gives some good comparisons (e.g. if you think that taking the cork out of a bottle of red means you're letting it "breathe" it's the same as saying you think sitting with your mouth open is the same as you breathing! - by the way, it's only if you decant the wine into something that it gets to breathe)
I work in the beer industry and think it was about time someone wrote a similar book for the world of beer.
It's a great buy, click on "ADD TO BASKET" now.
Format:Paperback
Very useful book if you want to start to learn about diffent wines and you want to look knowledgeable whilst staring confusedly at supermarket wine shelves
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Cheeky intro to the world of wine
30 Aug 2005
Format:Paperback
After enjoying "Sideways," finding a good (yet simple) introduction to the world of wine was on my to-do list. I hadn't had much luck until last May, when I was browsing the English language section of an Oslo bookstore. I was set to catch a night cruise to Copenhagen, so I needed a portable and easy read for the "hurry up and wait" periods. When I ran across "I Don't Know Much About Wine...But I Know What I Like," I bought it after a short perusal. It was worth the kroner.
Simon Woods writes well, with a cork-in-cheek British Gen-Xer tone. The book has a visually hip vibe, with lots of different font types and sizes, along with various illustrations in the same style as the cover. There are sections with titles such as "How to Taste Your Way to the Top," "Where to Go to Find Out More," and "What You Need Besides Bottles of Wine." Within the sections are numerous chapters that are two or three pages long. Each chapter goes over a single topic relevant to its section. For example, "What You Need Besides Bottles of Wine" contains chapters such as "Glass Act" (tracking down decent wineglasses) and "Tools of the Trade" (all about corkscrews, foil-cutters, wine coolers, and more). Although I don't drink regularly enough to consistently utilize what I learned, the knowledge will be handy when I realize my dream of a wine country adventure (Lord willing).
There's not a lot of depth here, so if you already know your stuff "I Don't Know Much About Wine..." may be too shallow. And if you're looking for something highbrow, keep looking. But there's plenty of cool info for the average dabbler, and it's a good starting point for someone testing the vino before heading into deeper cellars. If nothing else, you'll look and sound well informed at fine restaurants and wine-tasting parties. Mr. Woods' bottom line for wine selection: "You are right if it tastes good to you." I can drink to that. Cheers to the author for a fun and informative little book.
Simon Woods writes well, with a cork-in-cheek British Gen-Xer tone. The book has a visually hip vibe, with lots of different font types and sizes, along with various illustrations in the same style as the cover. There are sections with titles such as "How to Taste Your Way to the Top," "Where to Go to Find Out More," and "What You Need Besides Bottles of Wine." Within the sections are numerous chapters that are two or three pages long. Each chapter goes over a single topic relevant to its section. For example, "What You Need Besides Bottles of Wine" contains chapters such as "Glass Act" (tracking down decent wineglasses) and "Tools of the Trade" (all about corkscrews, foil-cutters, wine coolers, and more). Although I don't drink regularly enough to consistently utilize what I learned, the knowledge will be handy when I realize my dream of a wine country adventure (Lord willing).
There's not a lot of depth here, so if you already know your stuff "I Don't Know Much About Wine..." may be too shallow. And if you're looking for something highbrow, keep looking. But there's plenty of cool info for the average dabbler, and it's a good starting point for someone testing the vino before heading into deeper cellars. If nothing else, you'll look and sound well informed at fine restaurants and wine-tasting parties. Mr. Woods' bottom line for wine selection: "You are right if it tastes good to you." I can drink to that. Cheers to the author for a fun and informative little book.
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