Hugh Johnson's How to Enjoy Your Wine

What a truly wonderful small book! While it's true that I am a fan of Mr. Johnson's previous offerings I found this to be an indispensable guide due to it's size and "off-the-cuff" sense of humour that permeates the book. Obviously Hugh Johnson knows from which he speaks and is most comfortable in relaying information without seeming arrogant or smug. Something I haven't always been able to say regarding other "so-called" experts books on wine. As to the book itself...very well done. Wonderful photographs, I especially enjoyed the section on corkscrews, and info that not only the layman could use but anyone who considers himself a fan of the Viticulture! Other chapters include the proper way of opening a bottle of wine, serving, tasting and judging.All pertinent information! Perhaps what I enjoyed most from this book is simply that it doesn't pretend to be anything more than a small serving of information that will help you enjoy that bottle of wine that you've just purchased and want to get the most of. No pretense here....just good,solid information at your fingertips. Bravo!Overall, if you count yourself as one who doesn't wish to spend a lot of your hard earned dollars on a cumbersome, thick book on wines (Mr. Johnson has written those as well, and I have that also....and so should you!) than pick up a copy of "Hugh Johnson's How To Enjoy Your Wine" and while it may not have everything you may need to know it will get you through an evening out in your favorite restaurant. ENJOY!!

What a truly wonderful small book! While it's true that I am a fan of Mr. Johnson's previous offerings I found this to be an indispensable guide due to it's size and "off-the-cuff" sense of humour that permeates the book. Obviously Hugh Johnson knows from which he speaks and is most comfortable in relaying information without seeming arrogant or smug. Something I haven't always been able to say regarding other "so-called" experts books on wine. As to the book itself...very well done. Wonderful photographs, I especially enjoyed the section on corkscrews, and info that not only the layman could use but anyone who considers himself a fan of the Viticulture! Other chapters include the proper way of openig a bottle of wine, serving, tasting and judging.All pertinent information! Overall, if you count yourself as one who doesn't wish to spend a lot of your hard earned dollars on a cumbersome, thick book on wines (Mr. Johnson has written those as well, and I have that also!)than pick up a copy of "Hugh Johnson's How To Enjoy Your Wine" and while it may not have everything you may need to know it will get you through an evening out in your favorite restaurant. ENJOY!!

THIS AUTHORATIVE AND WELL DOCUMENTED ENCYLOPEDIA WOULD BE THE ONLY RESOURCE AN INDIVIDUAL WOULD NEED, TO BEGIN AN APPRECIATION OF THE FASCINATING WORLD OF WINE. ALSO , OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO THE EXPERIENCED WINE ENTHUSIAST ,ARE THE COLLECTION OF GROWERS AND PRODUCERS OF EACH CONTRY AND REGION ALONG WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE ADDRESSES. MY OWN SPECIAL INTEREST LIES IN THE HISTORY OF WINES AND THEIR CURRENT STATUS. MY FIRST EXPOSURE TO WINES FROM MADEIRA ; PORTUGAL, CAME FROM MY FATHER WHO LIVED THERE AS A YOUNG MAN IN THE CAPITAL CITY OF FUNCHAL.PLEASE CONTINUE THE UPDATING OF INFORMATION AS YOU HAVE DONE SO THOROUGHLY IN THE PAST . THE BEST OF TEACHERS HAVE ALWAYS REMAINED THE BEST OF STUDENTS AND YOUR CONTINUED EFFORTS WILL MAKE SURE ALL OF US REMAIN THE BEST OF BOTH.MAY GOD CONTINUE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE BEST OF HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. I LOOK FORWARD TO MANY YEARS TO COME OF ENJOYING THE 'SIMPLIFIED WORLD OF WINE ', AS YOU PRESENT TO ALL OF US.BEST WISHES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.RESPECTFULLY YOURS, DAVID G. ANDREWS