An Invitation to Wines Author:John Storm This is an unpretentious book of basic information about European and domestic wines and brandies.It is designed for people who don't know a great deal about wine but would like to know more.It blends some fascinating facts about viticulture and the makings of wine and brandies with a smattering of history and wine lore, and enough practical adv... more »ice to start the reader on one of man's more agreeable pursuits:the enjoyment of the most celebrated beverage in the history of civilization, be it a Chateau Lafite-Rothschild or a Napa Valley claret.Written with humor,geniality and sensibility, An INVITATION TO WINES tells you how to choose and taste a wine and all you need to know about its care and handling, including how to build a wine cellar in a two - room apartment.« less