Publisher's Synopsis
The Collins Gem Wine Guide is an easy-to-use, completely accessible introduction to the world of wine.
This beautifully illustrated little book features:
The Wine Directory, a lively, down-to-earth survey of all the major wine-producing regions of both the Old and New Worlds that includes details of best vintages and tasting notes for specific labels from each area
Clear explanantions about wine production, grape varieties and quality-control systems
No-nonsense help and advice on buying and keeping wines, reading the labels and matching wines and food successfully
This is the perfect guide for the novice wine-buff