Synopses & Reviews
The original and still the best, Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2010 successfully distills the world of wine into a handy, eloquent gem of a package.
Now in its 33rd edition, it is the UK's number one wine book and appeals to both wine lovers and professionals alike, making it the key reference for enthusiasts, investors and collectors. This year's edition boasts up-to-date news on more than 6,000 wines, growers and regions plus invaluable vintage information from expert contributors around the world. In addition, a full-color supplement focuses on wine and food plus there are more than 200 of Hugh Johnson's personal favorites for 2010. Hugh Johnson's winning formula of personal insight and critical appraisal of the world of wine, plus vintage news has never been bettered. During the past four decades he has written a number of books that have become landmarks on the subject, including his classic The World Atlas of Wine, published with Janis Robinson.
Synopsis
The original and still the best, Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2010 successfully distills the world of wine into a handy, eloquent gem of a package.
First published in 1977, Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book sells hundreds of thousands of copies a year. Now in its 33rd edition, the number one wine book appeals to both wine lovers and professionals alike, making it the key reference for wine enthusiasts, wine investors and collectors.
This year's edition boasts up-to-date news on more than 6,000 wines, growers, and regions plus invaluable vintage information from expert contributors around the world. In addition, full-color supplement and 200 of Hugh Johnson's personal favorites are included for 2010.