Oz Clarke's Pocket Wine Book: The World of Wine from A-Z

Oz Clarke's Pocket Wine Book: The World of Wine from A-Z

by OzClarke (Author)

Synopsis

This pocket-sized wine book features more than 1600 main entries, including a series of personal lists (such as Best Kept Secrets and Producers to Watch) and a comprehensive glossary of wine terms. There are in-depth wine profiles of classic wine and grape varieties, all the vintage information you need, recommended producers, clear symbols, helpful cross-referencing and extensive world-wide coverage. Information that is of interest to the expert is presented here in an alphabetical form, accessible to the novice. All this is provided in a stylish volume which should mean that wherever you are - restaurant, wine bar, club, wine merchant's or supermarket, at home or on holiday - you can have Oz Clarke's expertise at your fingertips.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 324
Edition: Rev e.
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Published: 25 Sep 2003

ISBN 10: 0316725781
ISBN 13: 9780316725781

Media Reviews
'The nearest thing to genius in the world of wine writing'- Nicholas Faith, Harpers 'For an omnibus guide to wine, the competition in the portable reference category comes down to Clarke and Hugh Johnson. Clarke wins on style and ease of use' - Harvey Steinman, Wine Spectator 'Oz is brilliant. His knowledge of wines and sense of humour always cut to the chase. This is a great book' - Jamie Oliver
Author Bio
Oz Clarke is a well-known personality and highly respected authority on wine. He appears regularly on BBC TV's FOOD & DRINK programme and is the winner of all the major wine writing prizes both in the UK and US, including the Julia Child, Glenfiddich, Andre Simon and Lanson.