"Illustrated: Wine for Beginners" Takashi Kokubo / Koro Yamada With obi. Shows some signs of use, but no major noticeable scratches, stains, or writing. Please understand that this is a used item. Please see the photos for the other conditions. --- Thanks to you, over 150,000 copies sold! It's been the best-selling wine book since its release. --- Because grape varieties are personified, it's easy to imagine the differences in wine flavors. It's the most innovative and easy-to-understand book I've read on wine. Daisuke Iwami Chief Wine Consultant, Peillat Japan Co., Ltd. Certified Wine Advisor, Japan Sommelier Association --- For those who drink wine occasionally but always choose wine based on "gut feeling," this book uses illustrations and manga to explain the complex and difficult-to-understand world of wine in an "unprecedentedly easy-to-understand" way. 34 types of grapes with rich personalities, such as "Cabernet Sauvignon," "Chardonnay," and "Pinot Noir," transformed into cute high school students, show their flavor and aroma characteristics through their fun school life. --- "Which one should I choose?" "How do I convey my preferences?" "How do I read the label?" "How does the taste change depending on the country and region?" "Why are expensive wines so expensive?" "What is "delicious" about wine?" "How do I taste it to understand the differences?" This book answers all your simple questions about wine.