Raves for Tom Stevenson

[Drew]

Sitting on the deck tonight enjoying a cigar and reading Smoke magazine, I see on page 35 an advertisment for "The New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia", a book by Tom Stevenson heralded as "Required Reading". If it's the one and only...congrats Tom! The article notes ..."Whether a seasoned enthusiast or a newcomer to the pleasues of the grape, this authoritative volume by noted wine expert Stevenson is an invaluable reference resource that readers will visit again and again. Arranged geographically by the various grape growing regions, and illustrated with numerous photographs and maps, the book analyzes regional growing factors, rates the top wines from around the world using a star system, provides a taste chart to identify flavors in a wine, and even offers a "troubleshooter's guide" to help recognize common wine flaws."

Drew

[Bucko]

I have the book. I don't want to swell his head, but it is a nice read.