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The original and best, Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book is the ultimate compact guide. Now in its 35th edition, it is the UK's number one wine book appealing to wine-lovers and professionals alike. It is the key reference for enthusiasts, investors and collectors and this year's edition boasts up-to-date news on more than 6,000 wines, growers, and regions, plus invaluable vintage information from experts around the world. A new colour supplement focuses on the array of wines from the South of France, while a new section offers the reader alternative wines to try based on those they already drink. More than 200 of Johnson's favourites for 2012 are also included. Hugh Johnson's winning formula of insight, critical appraisal of the world of wine, plus vintage news has never been bettered.
About the Author
Hugh Johnson is the world's pre-eminent writer on wine. First published in 1977, his Pocket Wine Book sells hundreds of thousands of copies a year. His winning formula of insight, critical appraisal of the world of wine, plus valuable vintage news and wine recommendations has been often-imitated but never bettered. With the publication of his first book, Wine, Johnson established himself at the age of twenty-seven as the most refreshing and authoritative voice on the subject. During the past four decades he has written books that have become landmarks on the subject, including his classic The World Atlas of Wine, co-authored with Jancis Robinson, his Wine Companion, first published in 2003, and The Story of Wine. In his spare time he writes about gardening from his home in Essex.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have never had a wine book before, but having developed an interest in what wine I'm drinking I'm delighted with this handy guide! At first I looked on it with bemusement, as I opened it to a series of names and descriptions..note to anyone new..do read page 10 - the how to use guide! I found the book easy to use, especially the charts at the front - great for 'what to avoid!'. There are also tips on the best temp to serve certain wines, and a brief references to the relevance of regions. Ideal for anyone interested in learning a bit more about what they're drinking!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If there is a collection that I feel proud of apart from the bottles in my cellar, it is the 35 issues of Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book. Year after year, it provides joy and pleasure, and it is obvious that I can hardly await the latest of the slim booklets. Over the years, I have also made good use of it as a present to friends and colleagues.
I find it fascinating that year after year, Hugh Johnson and his team find treasures in old and new places, well-known and half-forgotten grape varieties. His personal favourites provide an inspiration and information on pairing food and wine prevent potential mishaps when facing the choice.
I look forward to many more issues of the small and essential guide to the enjoyment of wine.
I find it fascinating that year after year, Hugh Johnson and his team find treasures in old and new places, well-known and half-forgotten grape varieties. His personal favourites provide an inspiration and information on pairing food and wine prevent potential mishaps when facing the choice.
I look forward to many more issues of the small and essential guide to the enjoyment of wine.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I always buy this book, & transfer all my little 'pencil marks' and notes from the old one to the new edition. This is a handy guide to those who wish to know more about wine. It's great that he includes the little producers along with the great & good. The Cave de Buxy in the Burgundy area is a really great place to buy wine from that area by the way...
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Superb!
Superb value and very educational. For someone who has just started to learn about wines this is the real Mccoy!!!Highly recommended.
Published 20 days ago by 1963
hugh johnson's pocket wine 2012
This a very handy little book packed with great detail and I use it all the time, fits in my bag and handy for travel .
Published 1 month ago by hark to bounty
Good reference book for wine lovers
I receive or buy this book every year - I often take it with me to mine tastings so that I can add my comments to it and then can refer back to it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by mwiw
Best Pocket Guide
Despite having a healthy collection of grand wine books, this is the one I keep coming back to. Small enough to take on holiday, yet it has enough info on even the smallest, least... Read more
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Hugh Johnson Pocket Wine Book 2012
Best compact wine source there is. I get it every year [for 20+ years it seems]. Order arrived promptly; entirely satisfied.
Published 4 months ago by Keith
Wine book
This is a great book and it will not dissapoint. I bought it for a friend who is a complete wine buff and he is thrilled with the informtion and advise. To be highly recommended.
Published 4 months ago by 123HAlpenny
Handy Reference
A great gift for Christmas or Birthday to give on an annual basis. Informative and builds up to a handy wine reference.
Published 4 months ago by HomeSpa
Excellent annual for wine lovers
This Hugh Johnson's Wine Book never fails, it is in constant use in our household and is referred to regularly to get the right wine with food. It is requested every year.
Published 4 months ago by twizzle
Excellent Value, Excellent Price
This pocket book of wine makes an excellent quick reference book and at an excellent price. Also it does quite easily fit into the pocket.
Published 4 months ago by Stan
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I purchased this as a stocking filler for my husband. It is informative, but we don't consider the layout very good. It is not easy to find what you are looking for. Read more
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