{"product_id":"confessions-of-a-wine-lover-by-jancis-robinson","title":"Confessions of a Wine Lover by Jancis Robinson","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic book about the pleasures of wine by the editor of The Oxford Companion to Wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven the French admit that Jancis Robinson is the \"undisputed mistress of the kingdom of wine\" (Le Figaro) and here is a vintage memoir of a life in wine. Internationally renowned for her work in both television and print, she is the editor of the bestselling Oxford Companion to Wine and has won more than two dozen major awards around the world. Tasting Pleasure is her compelling account of a passion that began while studying at Oxford University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWriting with Julia Child's authority, Elizabeth David's intelligence, and M.F.K. Fisher's verve, Robinson takes us on a journey through the world's finest cellars, most beautiful vineyards, and best restaurants. As she explores the universe of the grape--from Bordeaux to Australia and South Africa to California--we meet scores of colorful, wine-loving characters, including Philippe de Rothschild, Julian Barnes, Francis Ford Coppola, and Julio Gallo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are many books about producing and rating wine; this one is about enjoying it. Witty, revealing, and knowledgeable, in Tasting Pleasure Jancis Robinson has distilled twenty years in the wine world into a hugely entertaining read.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Express","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67931235385418,"sku":"7122ak","price":9.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/9101\/8826\/files\/7122ak_507126e4-534b-416c-ac32-7bbdc4df57cb.jpg?v=1794188287","url":"https:\/\/www.bookexpress.nz\/products\/confessions-of-a-wine-lover-by-jancis-robinson","provider":"Book Express","version":"1.0","type":"link"}