Hugh Johnson's Pocket Encyclopedia of Wine 1989

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No wine lover should be without Hugh Johnson's Pocket Encyclopedia of Wine 1989. Revised and updated annually, this essential volume surpasses all others with its comprehensive and always up-to-the-minute information on buying, cellaring, and selecting the perfect wine for every meal and occasion. Distinguished connoisseur Hugh Johnson describes more than 5,000 foreign and domestic wines, of every vintage and from every wine-producing country and cháteau. He offers invaluable insider information on hidden bargains, the best vintages for each wine, unrecognized extraordinary wines, wines to cellar, and-most importantly-the optimál time for drinking every wine. Alsó included are régiónál maps, label guides, vintage charts, and entries on the myriad facefs of the history, production, and appreciation of wine. Hugh Johnson's Pocket En(continued on back flap)
(continued from front flap) cyclopedia of Wine 1989 is an unparalleled addition to any wine drinker's library. About the Author Hugh Johnson began his prodigious and renowned career as a wine connoisseur as a member of the Wine and Food Society at Cambridge. Following his tenure as wine columnist for House & Gorden, he succeeded the legendary André Simon as editor of Wine & Food. He served concurrently as General Secretary of the International Wine and Food Society. With the publication of his first book, W/ne, Hugh Johnson established himself as the most refreshing and authoritative voice on the subject of wine. His other books include The World Atlos ofWine, Hugh Johnson's Modern Encyclopedio of Wine, and Hugh Johnson's How to Enjoy Wine. Hugh Johnson's latest distinction is the award of the Literary Prize of the Acodémie du Vin de Bordeaux. Cover design by Jackie Seow Cover photograph by Zeva Oelbaum Glass from the collection of Peter J. Morrell Printed in Shekou, China Copyright © 1988 Simon & Schuster Inc. Vissza