The poorperson’s guide to great cheap wines [Hardcover] James Nelson

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1977 edition. Dust jacket has some wear and small tears along the sides. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

A delightful vintage guide from 1977, demystifying wine appreciation for budget-conscious oenophiles. Renowned author James Nelson navigates readers through affordable yet delectable global wines with wit and approachability. This gently used copy charms collectors as a time capsule into the era when affordable wine culture blossomed. Nelson’s pioneering efforts to elevate inexpensive wines make it a fascinating artifact of wine history’s democratic turn.

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1977 edition. Dust jacket has some wear and small tears along the sides. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This delightfully vintage guide to affordable wines, published in 1977, is a time capsule into the world of budget-conscious oenophiles of the late 20th century. Author James Nelson, a renowned wine writer and critic, aimed to demystify the art of wine appreciation and make it accessible to those with modest means. With a witty and approachable style, he navigates readers through the vast landscape of inexpensive yet delectable wines from around the globe. This copy, though showing signs of gentle use, retains the charm of a well-loved reference work, inviting collectors and enthusiasts to explore a era when the democratization of wine culture was just beginning to take root. Nelson’s pioneering efforts to elevate the status of affordable wines make this book a fascinating artifact of a pivotal moment in the history of wine appreciation.

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Weight 16 lbs
Dimensions 20.57 × 13.72 × 2.54 in
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