If you would like to take a real interest in wine, and don't know where to start, 'Teach Yourself Wine Appreciation' is the ideal practical answer.
It explains clearly how wine is made, the different types of grapes and where they are grown. It teaches you how to store, open and serve wine and how to taste it like a professional. The guide contains a full survey of wine-producing countries and regions and shows you how to read and understand wine labels, as well as giving advice on which wine to serve with which foods.