By Chronicle Books
WINE
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Wine is for everyone! You don’t need to be rich, or study for degree-level knowledge of grape varieties - you just need to feel confident in choosing wines that will bring you joy. Drinks expert, writer and broadcaster Olly Smith is here to hold your hand as we walk through the wonderful world of wine, teaching you how to find what you like and understand why. From the basics of how to select a bottle of wine, how much to spend and how to taste it, to the logistics of wine production and storage, Olly tells you everything you will ever need to know. He also shares his wine wisdom through his top 50 wines to try before you die, as well as his own Ten Commandments of Wine, essential wine kit and a handy ‘grape thesaurus’. Accessible and informative, fun and witty, WINE is the perfect accompaniment to a leisurely glass of vino.
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