When you visit the wine store, you can buy wine from every corner of the globe. The choice of wines grows apace as old grapes are grown in new places and newer varieties become widely available. So while today's wine is still made according to ancient principles, today's wine drinkers may need a little guidance to find the best bottles around. This easily digestible book contains all the guidance you need. Choosing Wine concentrates on the taste of wine; savoring and ejoying a glass with dinner, or sharing a bottle with friends. Award-winning wine expert Andrew Jefford begins with an overview of Grapes and Places, describing the major red and white grape varieties and the type of wines produced in different countries, so you know what to expect when reading a label. He then goes on to describe Wine Styles, from light reds to dry whites and dessert wines, including tips on which foods to well with each style. If you're looking for a particular flavour, or want a bottle to complement a meal here are the answers--plus new ideas to encourage you to broaden your range. "Choosing Wine" has everything you need to discover the wonderful world of wine.

Andrew Jefford has written on drink for the London Evening Standard, The Times, the Guardian, and Decanter and WINE magazines. Through his work for "Liquid Companion" "The Food Program," and other programs on BBC Radio Four he has become a familiar voice on British radio. His books include 101 Things You Need To Know About Wine and The New France, and for Ryland Peters & Small, After-Dinner Drinks. He is currently preparing a book about the Scottish whisky island of Islay. Andrew has received five Glenfiddich Awards, four Lanson Awards, and a Sony Bronze award for radio work.