Discovering Wine: A Refreshingly Unfussy Beginner's Guide to Finding, Tasting, Judging, Storing, Serving, Cellaring, And, Most of All, Discovering Wine
- ISBN-10
- 067150570X
- ISBN-13
- 9780671505707
- Series
- Discovering Wine
- Category
- Cooking
- Pages
- 157
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1994
- Publisher
- Touchstone
- Author
- Joanna Simon
Description
Spectacular graphics and a fresh, original--and female--voice make this the most attractive, entertaining, and comprehensive introductory book on wines available today. Simon dispels the mystique surrounding wine and provides crucial tips for enjoying every glass to the fullest. 259 full-color photos; 21 drawings; 11 charts; index.
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