{"product_id":"hugh-johnsons-pocket-wine-book-2027-9781784728748","title":"Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 50th anniversary edition of the unrivalled \u003ci\u003eHugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book\u003c\/i\u003e, the world's bestselling annual wine guide, updated by an international team of experts every year.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A thorough guide to just about everything worth drinking.'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Think of it as wine's answer to the \u003ci\u003eOxford English Dictionary,\u003c\/i\u003e only it fits in your bag.' Rob Theakston, Drinkhacker.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Space for only one wine book in your life? This is it.'\u003c\/b\u003e Howard G. Goldberg, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE WORLD'S BESTSELLING ANNUAL WINE GUIDE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book\u003c\/i\u003e  is the essential reference book for everyone who buys wine - in shops, restaurants, or on the internet. This is the 50th anniversary edition of the book that has no rival as the comprehensive, up-to-the-minute annual guide to wine.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProviding clear, succinct facts and commentary on the wines, growers and wine regions of the whole world, the book also reveals which vintages to buy, which to drink and which to cellar, as well as the best growers to look for and why. \u003ci\u003eHugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2027 \u003c\/i\u003egives clear information on grape varieties, local specialities and how to match food with wines that will bring out the best in both.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis latest edition of\u003ci\u003e Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eBook\u003c\/i\u003e includes a special supplement on Flavour and Climate Change, exploring how acidity is typically lower, tannins softer and alcohol higher in the wines we drink. Illustrations are provided by \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker \u003c\/i\u003eregular, Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell.\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781784728748\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 08 Sep 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Octopus Publishing Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: London, United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 19.2(H)x10.4(L)x2.6(W)360\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): 360\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cb\u003eHugh Johnson (Author) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eHugh Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e has led the world of wine writing in many new directions over the six decades since his first book, \u003ci\u003eWine\u003c\/i\u003e, was published in 1966. \u003ci\u003eThe World Atlas of Wine\u003c\/i\u003e, his \u003ci\u003eWine Companion\u003c\/i\u003e (now in its sixth edition), the annual \u003ci\u003ePocket Wine Book\u003c\/i\u003e (since 1977), \u003ci\u003eThe Story of Wine\u003c\/i\u003e, following a 13-part TV series, and his memoirs, \u003ci\u003eA Life Uncorked\u003c\/i\u003e, have all been bestsellers. In 2004, Hugh was made a Chevalier of the Ordre National du Merite by President Chirac, and in 2007, he was awarded an OBE for services to winemaking and horticulture, two of his great passions.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargaret Rand (Author) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Margaret Rand took over \u003ci\u003ePocket Wine\u003c\/i\u003e after Hugh Johnson's retirement, having worked on the book with him for a couple of decades. Her career in wine has embraced writing, tasting, editing, commenting and a certain amount of stirring up; she is known for her independence and for the breadth and depth of her knowledge. Her books include \u003ci\u003eGrapes \u0026amp; Wines\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e101 Wines to Try Before You Die\u003c\/i\u003e; she writes regularly for \u003ci\u003eWorld of Fine Wine\u003c\/i\u003e, timatkin.com and winesearcher.com. She is fascinated by way wine connects with history, geography, geology, economics, politics, food and - of course - wit.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hugh Johnson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49279520112857,"sku":"9781784728748","price":36.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9781784728748.jpg?v=1789818594","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/hugh-johnsons-pocket-wine-book-2027-9781784728748","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}