Offers a fresh approach to the basics of wine, covering many essential topics - from choosing and storing to labels, grapes, and food matching. This book covers a number of subjects including buying and storing wine, how to understand labels, grape varieties and wine styles, the taste of wine and how to taste, wine and health, and more.

Product Description: <DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman"><DIV><DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt">UK based wine writer and radio and TV broadcaster Susy Atkins is best known for her fresh approach to talking about wines. She selects her words like she selects her wines - thoughtfully...read more

Product Description: <DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman"><DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt">UK based wine writer and radio and TV broadcaster Susy Atkins is best known for her fresh approach to talking about wines. She selects her words like she selects her wines -  thoughtfully...read more

Product Description: <DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman"><DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt">UK-based writer and author Susy Atkins is an expert on selecting the right drink for every occasion. When she became the go-to girl for friends wondering what to serve at parties, she responded with Cocktails & Perfect Party Drinks,<STRONG><EM> </EM></STRONG>a collection of occasion-based drink recipes, wine and beer suggestions, and tips for hosts that promise to make every celebration a success...read more

Product Description: Finally, there's a cookbook series that gives today's busy families a delicious and quick reason to eat and drink at home. Each title also offers special features, including tips and advice on cooking techniques, photography of prepared dishes and ingredients, and buying and serving wines as well as food pairings with favorite wines from around the world, all written by some of today's best food and wine writers...read more

Product Description: Currently considered one of the world’s trendiest wines, Merlot has long been a staple from the vineyards of Bordeaux, used in blends with Cabernet Sauvignon to add soft, supple fruit to the final product. Susy Atkins, author of Girls' Guide to Wine, demystifies everything about this popular variety in an eye-opening and practical guide that’s great for buying a bottle at home or taking on a wine-tasting trip...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Sauvignon Blanc is the chameleon of the wine world. From Sancerre in the heart of the Loire Valley to the rolling hills of Marlborough in New Zealand, it has established a reputation for producing some of the world’s most interesting and enjoyable white wines...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Choosing from a diverse selection of wines can be a daunting prospect for even the most fearless of girls. Not anymore! Here comes the very first handbag-sized, hilarious, and informative solution to the tricky process of picking the perfect wine for every occasion...read more

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Product Description: Each book in this special series showcases the uniqueness and versatility of specific North American fish, wildfowl, or game while examining both traditional and modern culinary techniques. Expert cooks bring a thoughtful balance of both simple and gourmet recipes spectacularly presented in full color by noted food photographers and stylists...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)