Pocket Wine Book 2O17

Hugh Johnson’s
Pocket Wine Book 2O17
Hugh Johnson
hardcover
NOW IN ITS 4Oth year of publication, the annual guide provides clear succinct facts and commentary on the wines, growers and wine regions of the whole world. Johnson reveals which vintages to buy, which to drink and which to cellar, which growers to look for and why. The book gives clear information on grape varieties, local specialities and how to match food with wines that will bring out the best in both. This year’s special anniversary edition also contains a color supplement exploring 4O fascinating stories from cities with great vineyards close by to “new” grapes that have come on the scene.
published by Mitchell Beazley, $16.99