<!--StartFragment--> Wine lovers everywhere-novices and experts alike-rely upon it. <i >Newsweek </i>magazine calls it "perhaps the only guide to wine that anyone really needs." The <i >San Francisco</i><i >Chronicle</i> declared it "truly charming." Now in its 34th year of publication, <i >Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book</i> remains the singularly essential reference for anyone exploring the ever-wider world of wine.</br></br> This newest edition covers a staggering 6,000-plus wines from more than 50 countries. Its user-friendly format enables you to immediately identify and evaluate any wine you're considering buying. As always, the <i >Pocket Wine Book</i> is packed with invaluable features: up-to-date reports on recent vintages and newly available brands, countless wine recommendations, and tips on pairing foods with the right wines. </br></br> Whether you're purchasing a bottle at a shop, ordering wine in a restaurant, stocking a cellar, or investing in a vintage, the <i >Pocket Wine Book</i> is the one resource you cannot do without.</br></br><!--EndFragment-->