Hugh Johnson's How to Enjoy Wine [Paperback]

Hugh Johnson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 1990

If you think wine is an esoteric subject, this is the book for you. Hugh Johnson's How to Enjoy Wine is a wise and witty guide for layman and professional alike, specially written to help you make the most of every glass.

In a friendly, down-to-earth manner, the author explains all aspects of wine. Accompanied by dozens of full-color illustrations, the text covers:

-opening the bottle
-storing the wine
-decanting and serving
-judging wine
-the styles of wine
-wine with meals
-tactics in the restaurant
-special occasions

Also included is a handy glossary of wine terms. Charming and personal, Hugh Johnson's How to Enjoy Wine makes it easy to learn about and appreciate wine.

Wine expert Hugh Johnson is the author of many best-selling books, including his Pocket Encyclopedia of Wine and Vintage: The Story of Wine. He was also host of the public television series: "Vintage: A History of Wine." With him as your guide, you'll soon enter a new world of taste and satisfaction.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Fireside (September 15, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671724592
• ISBN-13: 978-0671724597
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 4.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,522,915 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Hugh Johnson is acclaimed as the world's favorite wine writer. Since his first book, Wine, appeared in 1966, he has been making the subject of wine approachable to all with his witty and humorous style. His other books include the bestseller "Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book." He is also President of The Sunday Times Wine Club. Jancis Robinson is internationally renowned for her witty, authoritative wine writing and her books Vines, Grapes and Wines, and Oxford Companion to Wine are among the most important in wine literature.

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars once an excellent presentation and thorough documentary, October 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Hugh Johnson's How to Enjoy Wine (Paperback)

THIS AUTHORATIVE AND WELL DOCUMENTED ENCYLOPEDIA WOULD BE THE ONLY RESOURCE AN INDIVIDUAL WOULD NEED, TO BEGIN AN APPRECIATION OF THE FASCINATING WORLD OF WINE. ALSO , OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO THE EXPERIENCED WINE ENTHUSIAST ,ARE THE COLLECTION OF GROWERS AND PRODUCERS OF EACH CONTRY AND REGION ALONG WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE ADDRESSES.

MY OWN SPECIAL INTEREST LIES IN THE HISTORY OF WINES AND THEIR CURRENT STATUS. MY FIRST EXPOSURE TO WINES FROM MADEIRA ; PORTUGAL, CAME FROM MY FATHER WHO LIVED THERE AS A YOUNG MAN IN THE CAPITAL CITY OF FUNCHAL.

PLEASE CONTINUE THE UPDATING OF INFORMATION AS YOU HAVE DONE SO THOROUGHLY IN THE PAST . THE BEST OF TEACHERS HAVE ALWAYS REMAINED THE BEST OF STUDENTS AND YOUR CONTINUED EFFORTS WILL MAKE SURE ALL OF US REMAIN THE BEST OF BOTH.

MAY GOD CONTINUE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE BEST OF HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. I LOOK FORWARD TO MANY YEARS TO COME OF ENJOYING THE 'SIMPLIFIED WORLD OF WINE ', AS YOU PRESENT TO ALL OF US.

BEST WISHES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

RESPECTFULLY YOURS, DAVID G. ANDREWS