Wine

Wine by Hugh Johnson. Published by Simon & Schuster, NY, 1969. 1st Edition 4th Printing. Hardbound w/Paper DJ. Size 4to. Condition: VG in Chipped DJ. Gift dedication in ink inside front cover. Small stains on front cover, stain bottom edge by spine last 50+/- edges, content not affected, overall content excellent. A suburb guide to the appreciation and understanding of wine. The author traces the entire process of wine-making from grape to table, discussing soil, vintages, shipping, bottling and the selling the fascinating and essential background knowledge that enables every wine lover to make the most of what he is buying, storing and drinking. He also takes an entertaining look at the history and lore of wine-making. Full-color photographs, vintage charts, maps of the wines of Europe, and line drawings by Owen Wood. 272 Pgs. Description text copyright 2007 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 14241.