Uncork a whole new take on the fascinating story of wine, captivatingly told by everyone’s favourite wine expert Oz Clarke.
This fully updated edition takes us through the riveting twists and turns of the history of winemaking all the way to the very latest trials and innovations of the present day…
Fully revised and updated by Oz, with new entries on key wineries, vineyards and producers from around the country.
It used to be the easiest way in the wine world to get a laugh – start extolling the virtues of English wine. Oh, how they would chortle! And they had a point.
Oz uses his trademark wit and irreverent style to teach you the basics of wine appreciation and show you how to get the most joy out of every glass.
Oz Clarke is recognized the world over as one of the leading experts on wine and this new book, Oz Clarke's World of Wine, is an entertaining yet authoritative guide to the world of wine that has grown out of all recognition in the last 20 years.
Britain's best-loved wine writer brings you more information, more recommendations, more facts, passion and opinion than any other comparable guide to wine. Organised in an easy-to-use A–Z format, the entries cover wines, producers, grapes, countries and wine regions from all over the world.
“An exhilarating wine book… No serious wine lover’s library is complete without it” Wine Spectator
Grapes & Wines is the key to enjoying modern wine.
Organised in an easy-to-use A–Z format, the entries cover wines, producers, grapes and wine regions from all over the world. Indispensable as ever and now with a new look for 2015, Oz Clarke’s now classic Pocket Wine Book is in its 23rd edition and is meticulously updated each year.
Oz explains how to get maximum enjoyment out of every bottle you buy, from dealing with broken corks, to learning basic tasting techniques, spotting faulty wine, and matching food and wine, whether at home or in a restaurant.
You can’t hold all the wine information you need in your head, but with this handy guide you can be sure it is available whenever you want it.
Refreshingly witty and readable guide to the world's most famous wine region.
We're a nation of drinkers but what do we drink? Following their previous highly amusing journeys around France and California Oz and James embark on a summer road trip around their homeland, on a quest to find the drink that defines modern Britain.
