Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2011

Wine lovers everywhere-novices and experts alike-rely upon it. Newsweek magazine calls it "perhaps the only guide to wine that anyone really needs." The San Francisco Chronicle declared it "truly charming." Now in its 34th year of publication, Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book remains the singularly essential reference for anyone exploring the ever-wider world of wine. This newest edition covers a staggering 6,000-plus wines from more than 50 countries. Its user-friendly format enables you to immediately identify and evaluate any wine you're considering buying. As always, the Pocket Wine Book is packed with invaluable features: up-to-date reports on recent vintages and newly available brands, countless wine recommendations, and tips on pairing foods with the right wines. Whether you're purchasing a bottle at a shop, ordering wine in a restaurant, stocking a cellar, or investing in a vintage, the Pocket