The Essential Scratch and Sniff Guide to Becoming a Wine Expert
Richard Betts is one of fewer than two hundred master sommeliers in the world, but he's no wine snob and he hates wine-speak. In the first book of its kind, he helps readers scratch and sniff their way to expertise by introducing the basic components of wine - the fruits, the wood, the earth. Enabling anyone to discover the difference between a Syrah and a Sangiovese and get the glass they love every time. Humorously illustrated, with 16 scents, this irresistible gift puts the fun back in wine fundamentals.
Richard Betts is one of fewer than two hundred master sommeliers in the world, but he's no wine snob and he hates wine-speak. In the first book of its kind, he helps readers scratch and sniff their way to expertise by introducing the basic components of wine - the fruits, the wood, the earth. Enabling anyone to discover the difference between a Syrah and a Sangiovese and get the glass they love every time. Humorously illustrated, with 16 scents, this irresistible gift puts the fun back in wine fundamentals.
The Essential Scratch Sniff Guide to Becoming a Wine Expert:
Written by Richard Betts it's described as a 'kids’ book for adults' - there are around 20 short pages that take you through a journey of wine discovery and once read you'll know exactly what wines you like and what the best wine for you to drink is.
At certain points in the book the reader is asked to scratch the different grapes and try to discern exactly which ones are which - slowly learning about the many flavors of wine while have a lot of fun.
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Ireland €7.95/shipment, transit time 1 working day if ordered before 11am
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Europe:
- Austria €30.00 shipment, transit time 5 working days
- Belgium €30.00 shipment, transit time 4 working days
- Bosnia-Herzegovina €105.00 shipment, transit time 5 to 8 working days
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- Poland €30.00 shipment, transit time allow 5 working days
- Portugal €65.00 shipment, transit time 5 to 7 working days
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- Montenegro €105 shipment, transit time 5 to 8 working days
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- Switzerland €105 shipment -no alcohol allowed, transit time 5 working days
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Asia/Pacific:
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- Hong Kong €127.00 shipment -no alcohol allowed, transit time 5 working days
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- Korea €182.00 shipment -no alcohol allowed, transit time 5 working days
- Malaysia €126.00 shipment -no alcohol allowed, transit time 5 working days
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Middle East & North Africa:
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