The New York Times Book of Wine
New York: Quadrangle/The New York Times Book Co., 1976. Hardcover. 467 pages. 24 x 16 cm. Signed on the title page by the author - to his friend Sidney Maites, a Washington DC liquor store owner. The author, Terry Robards, a former business and financial writer for The New York Times takes on the subject dearest to his heart - Wine. The first part of the book discusses the practical aspects of the enjoyment of wine and follows by a glossary of wine-tasting expressions. Robards analyzes the pleasures of tasting parties, how to manage them, and guidance on the serving of wine, and the storage of wine. The illustrated endpapers illustrate a table of wines and the various vintages from 1978 back to 1947. Interior and boards crisp and clean. Dust wrapper clean. Covered in protective mylar. Maroon cloth covered boards. Near fine, in near fine dust wrapper. Item #4069
Price: $35.00