Wine

Former International Wine Communicator of the Year, Jane Parkinson, gives you the lowdown on wine, and how to make the most of it.

Wine offers an exciting look at the global scene with detailed information on all of your favorite grapes and styles. Jane makes sure that once you have read through this manifesto, you will know exactly how to pick the right wine every time. Over the last decade, the way we buy, serve, and enjoy wine has changed drastically, here you will find everything you need in order to find your desired taste, from storage, glasses, temperature, and equipment, to a detailed breakdown of each grape and style with a visual key. Whether red or white, Pinot Noir or Sauvignon Blanc, Wine will make sure you find your perfect match.

Jane Parkinson is an award-winning wine writer. She’s a wine expert on Saturday Kitchen Live (BBC1 television), Wine Editor for Restaurant magazine, and recommends wines with recipes in women's fashion and lifestyle weekly magazine Stylist (circ c450,000). Jane also contributes to a range of publications including Square Meal and Decanter and is often heard voicing her opinion in newspapers and on radio. She is one of five members in The Wine Gang, an independent group of wine specialists, and is a regular presenter at events and fairs, such as the BBC Good Food Show. A book from the Winner of Chairman’s Award at the Louis Roederer International Wine Writers’ Awards 2009, and the Communicator of the Year Award at the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014, this is essential reading for the wine fan.