used good condition

Robert M Parker : wine buyer guide : year 1999 ( US)

1700 pages --heavy book

Jancis Robinson _wine course : hard back 312 pages ( UK) a comprehensive guide to the wine-producing countries of the world the author captures the flavour of each region's wines and gives her own recommendations for the best names to look out for. She also describes the distinctive characteristics of hundreds of different grape varieties so that you can learn to recognise them.

This book also includes everything from how to taste and store wine to deciding what to serve at home and the best value bottles to order in restaurants. In simple language, Jancis explains all aspects of how vines are grown and looks at both the traditional and the most up-to-date methods used in winemaking.