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Heard it Through the Grapevine: The Things You Should Know to Enjoy Wine [Hardcover]

Matt Skinner (Author), Chris Terry (Photographer)
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April 1, 2009

A guide for anyone who enjoys drinking wine but panics when they find themselves standing in a wine aisle, faced with a vast expanse of bottles.

Matt Skinner shares his passion and enthusiasm, guiding you through the basics of buying, drinking, storing and, most importantly, enjoying wine. Divided into chapters on shopping, drinking, eating and sleeping, this book covers everything you need to know about wine, from making sense of wine labels and understanding vintages to ordering wine questions, and many more. His refreshingly relaxed style is easy to read and understand, and his invaluable advice will arm you with knowledge for wine that will impress your friends and have you walking down that wine aisle with confidence.

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About the Author

Matt Skinner, branded "London's funkiest sommelier," left his native Australia in 2002 to head up wine at Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Restaurant in London.  Gifted with the refreshing knack of making wine simple, he has been teaching and writing about wine with his trademark passion and enthusiasm ever since.  Matt lives, works and plays in Melbourne along with wife Carly and daughter Indi.  


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  • Hardcover: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Mitchell Beazley (April 1, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1845334833
  • ISBN-13: 978-1845334833
  • Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.1 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,264,900 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars best beginners wine book ever!!, January 21, 2011
This review is from: Heard it Through the Grapevine: The Things You Should Know to Enjoy Wine (Hardcover)
I love this book. I bought it in a book store and literally finished it in one day. I love his style of writing and he doesn't bombard you with too much information (you can refer to others books for in-depth details about wine). All in all, a great read for beginners who would like to slowly venture into the wine world, like myself!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Goooood Booook, September 14, 2009
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This is a pretty good book. Easy to read and lots of interesting bits of info and insights. I feel like I know more about 'the wine experience' without being hit over the head with pomposity and arrogance. I recommend it.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Not Your Average Wine Book!, July 22, 2009
This review is from: Heard it Through the Grapevine: The Things You Should Know to Enjoy Wine (Hardcover)
Sommeliers and wine books, despite the topic , can be dry affairs - long, drawn out and tough going, even for a chef that has committed to expanding his wine knowledge. Matt's latest title, however, is a real winner; probably the best beginner wine book I ever laid eyes on.

His writing style is super relaxed, and the book's 176 pages completely cover the topic of viticulture -from purchasing and drinking to pairing and properly storing wine. In most cases, only a page of text covers the subtopics, making the book an easy read - the kind of book where you can read a few pages each day and still remember what you read the day before.

The photographs would have what I describe as "magazine style," meaning they don't just add gloss; they add depth to the book and help explain the topic on hand.

In short, Matt's book is well put together, looks good and reads great - so, go grab it, read it and get smarter on wine. You and your sommelier might just end up friends! Cheers Jeremy, GlobalChefs
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