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description: Some recent I was interested in reading a reference book from cover-to-cover (most of the wine references I have don't really lend themselves to that type of use); in addition given that the book is 24 years old I was looking for observations that struck me as either 1) incredibly prescient or 2) a dated reference to the times of the day. There were definitely several of the latter the most glaring (and quite funny) example being the author's decrying of the state of American restaurant wine service generally in the mid-80's (it was apparently horrendous). Overall an interesting read. Well-suited to the beginner but worthwhile for those with more than a passing knowledge of the subject.(less) Evan Rated it 5 of 5 stars This pocket paperback is the best single source of primary information about wine (what it is how to make it what types there are history vineyards brands etc.) that I've seen.
language: English
title: Alexis Bespaloff's New Signet Book of Wine
publisher: Signet