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Summary: A little book full of information to take to the supermarket
Review: I wanted a wine book that was much more portable than the massive Wine Spectator Ultimate Buying Guide so that I could slip it into my pocket and visit the wine store or the supermarket. After reviewing this and other options (such as Hugh Johnson), I decided that Oz Clarke's book was the way to go. I got to know Clarke from his appearances on the New York Times Wine Today site, and have to say that this book is as well-organized and informative as I was led to expect. Every inch of this small book has information on it: inside the covers are vintage charts, and each page is full of information rather than loads of illustrations. THe illustrations that are included are well-selected and useful (maps, labels from the most important makers, etc.) This book is organized in an encylopedia format, with everything from the wine-growing region of Abruzzo to the varietal Zinfandel covered. In addition Clarke includes his top wines of the year, modern wine style, matching food and wine, serving and storing suggestions. Moreover the book is readable--something that few wine encyclopedias are. It is no small feat to make an alphabetical listing of wine topics interesting enough that you can sit down and read it cover to cover. Highly recommended!
Rating:
Summary: A little book full of information to take to the supermarket
Review: I wanted a wine book that was much more portable than the massive Wine Spectator Ultimate Buying Guide so that I could slip it into my pocket and visit the wine store or the supermarket. After reviewing this and other options (such as Hugh Johnson), I decided that Oz Clarke's book was the way to go. I got to know Clarke from his appearances on the New York Times Wine Today site, and have to say that this book is as well-organized and informative as I was led to expect. Every inch of this small book has information on it: inside the covers are vintage charts, and each page is full of information rather than loads of illustrations. THe illustrations that are included are well-selected and useful (maps, labels from the most important makers, etc.) This book is organized in an encylopedia format, with everything from the wine-growing region of Abruzzo to the varietal Zinfandel covered. In addition Clarke includes his top wines of the year, modern wine style, matching food and wine, serving and storing suggestions. Moreover the book is readable--something that few wine encyclopedias are. It is no small feat to make an alphabetical listing of wine topics interesting enough that you can sit down and read it cover to cover. Highly recommended!
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