Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2009: 32nd Edition (Hardcover)

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Hugh Johnson is the world’s pre-eminent writer on wine; he’s won legions of fans with his keen ability to make this sometimes complex topic wonderfully lucid. Every year his popular pocket guide is a global bestseller, reaching number one in the market. For 2009, this classic gets a complete revision. Maintaining the same authoritative tone and clarity of presentation that have always characterized his work, Johnson now includes a special 16-page, full-color article on food and wine as well as new introductions and feature boxes for every country. In addition, the guide boasts up-to-date news on more than 6,000 wines, growers, and regions from world experts, with invaluable vintage information, and special indications of which wines Johnson has especially enjoyed over the past 12 months. Plus, this is a great key reference for wine-investors and collectors, with four levels of vintage information detailing which wines to drink now and which to cellar. It’s the perfect companion and format for the travelling wine enthusiast.
Hugh Johnson and his galaxy of expert contributors have refreshed the text more than ever to ensure that this book remains the definitive annual guide to wine.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: MITCH; 32 edition (October 7, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1845334663
• ISBN-13: 978-1845334666
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 3.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #39,511 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm never without a copy, November 11, 2008

By	John M. Beard "Cornell Wine Company" (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I buy this book every year and still have a copy of the original 1977 edition. It is amazing how much information is contained in a "pocket" book. I own a retail wine store and recommend this book to my customers (and send them to Amazon as I can't match the price!). Of course I do not agree with all the information/ratings in the book, but I'm just one palate. However I love Hugh Johnson's comments about "scores". The thought anyone can really taste the difference between an 89 point wine and a 90 point wine is ridiculous, but I know it makes a big difference in retail as many people are "point buyers" and do not rely on their own palates.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent wine book, April 14, 2009

By	John Twain "B" (Glen Allen, VA, USA) - See all my reviews

The 2006 didn't let me down from a good friend's recommendation and this one has even more info. Gives you the basic guides through each regions wines and is easily taken into the Wine store without drawing attention to yourself. Use the book as a guide and don't fully rely on the # of stars.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dense, but Interesting, February 12, 2009

By	Richard L. Sadowsky - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Comprehending Johnson's myriad codes, symbols and abbreviations is a little daunting, but there is a ton of information here. The actual wine notes are less specific than I was hoping, however.