Wine, Beer, and Spirits: The Concise Guide

Among the many books on the vast subjects of wine, beer & spirits, Mr. Owen's stands apart. It is truly a concise guide offering the reader the basics of the subject without any of the often confusing & distracting opinion that so frequently inhabits books of this sort. Twenty-six topics are covered in all including: The six major wine-producing regions of France (The Loire Valley, Champagne, Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy & the Rhone Valley); the wines of California, Italy, Germany & Australia; all the major styles of Beer, & all the major Spirits. The book's size is also an attribute: at just 4 x 6 inches it is a portable reference manual; the kind of thing you can discreetly bring into your favorite wine & spirits shop or restaurant, getting the assistance you need when you need it - at the time of purchase! This wonderful book is produced with a quality binding that lays flat when opened & is double indexed: A speed index for quick individual topic reference & an exhaustive back index for more specific queries. Its 152 pages are jam-packed with pertinent, high quality information, & is a steal at just $10.95. It is recommended for anyone who has an interest in the subjects of wine, beer & spirits & certainly for anyone who is responsible for knowing & understanding this difficult material. Available from: Copacetic Publications, 1127 Crescent Street, Sarasota, FL 34242. Phone: (Orders) (888) 44Books, (Inquiries) (941) 349-0263.