The 24Hour Wine Expert A Guide

"A compact, breezy, one-shot wine seminar.” (New York Times).

Many wine drinkers wish they knew more without having to understand every nuance or attend expensive wine tastings. In this pithy, comprehensive guide, anyone can learn all that is really important about wine in a single day.

Wine writer Jancis Robinson shares her expertise with authority, wit, and approachability, tackling questions such as how to select the right bottle at retail, what wine labels signify, how to understand the properties of color and aroma, and how to match food and wine.

Robinson’s proposition is irresistible: In just 24 hours, anyone can become a wine expert. So pour a glass and get reading!

“The authoritative voice of a master of wine who has been educating us about it for four decades. Don’t expect gospel―just an invitation to learn the basics and fall in love with wine on your own terms.” ―Washington Post

Note: The simulated wine stains on the cover of the book are a design element and are intentional.

Jancis Robinson, OBE, MW is one of the world's most respected wine writers and educators. A Master of Wine and recipient of numerous international honors, she has spent decades making wine approachable to enthusiasts at every level. Robinson is the author, co-author, or editor of many influential wine books and is renowned for her ability to explain complex wine topics with clarity, authority, and enthusiasm. Through her writing, broadcasting, and educational work, she has helped millions of readers discover and enjoy the world of wine with greater confidence.