by Matt Skinner (Author)
In his annual wine guide, Matt Skinner pares down the world of wine to offer 100 wines to try this year. With his characteristically direct approach, he tells you exactly which bottle, vintage, and style to buy, how much it costs and where to buy it. He also awards stand-out wines and producers; includes a guide to varieties, places and styles; and shares his wine tips and stories of the year. There's also an A to Z stockist directory to help you to locate the perfect bottle. This year Matt selects wines that offer great value for money without scrimping on quality. His refreshing take on wine and his knack for keeping it simple makes your wine selection as stress-free as possible.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
Published: 05 Oct 2009
ISBN 10: 184533518X
ISBN 13: 9781845335182
Book Overview: The fifth edition of this straight-talking wine-buying guide sees the author of four previous editions of The Juice, the successful Thirsty Work (published in nine countries and six foreign languages), and the brand-new Heard it Through the Grapevine continuing to tempt our tastebuds. Features Matt's top 100 wines for 2010, his Juice Awards for 'wines of the year', plus a guide to grape varieties, wine tips and topics. Breaks down the featured wines into five user-friendly chapters, based on wine type. Filled with tips for eager-to-know drinkers who enjoy wine. The perfect gift for the contemporary wine drinker who wants wine facts without the fluff.