This primer is conveniently pocket-sized and covers nearly three hundred grapes and wine styles. Each entry includes a short profile of the grape, its history, its sensory characteristics, plus food matching suggestions. The Primer also includes extensive cross-references plus a simplified guide to Old World wine regions. Given today's fast pace of life, general state of information overload, and global wine market, this book is just the thing to help you quickly look up a grape or wine, even while shopping for wine.