From thirst-quenchign crites through heat-Warming spicy reds, Susy Atkins explores the world of wine and arms you with everything you need to know for choosing, buying and appreciating wine.

The book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding wine, from the basic grape varieties. Vineyard and winery techniques through bow to store, open and taste wine like the experts. Ten different styles of wine are discussed, from sparkling wines, through whites, roses and reds, to sweet and fortified wines. Pointers are given on what out for as well as suggestions for matching the wines food.

With lively and informative writing, and beautiful photographs that convey the character of each wine, Wine: simple ways to success gives a fascinating insight into the world of wine.

 

Susy atkins is a well-known wine writer and broadcaster. She is contributing editor to the highly respected Which? Wine Guide and writes for many national papers and magazines. She is a frequent contributor to BBC Good Food, Which? Wine and Decanter and for years had a weekly drinks column in the Daily Express Saturday magazine. As Well as broadcasting regularly on drink and travel for BBC Radio 4, Susy can often be seen on UK food televison's Good Food Live. Susy is the Co-author of Drink! Never Mind the Peanuts, Which won the Glenfiddich Drink Book of the Year2002, and has previously published How to Choose Wine and The Girl's Guide to wine.