Wine

You don’t need deep pockets or specialist expertise—just the confidence to pick bottles that make you happy. Drinks writer and broadcaster Olly Smith serves as your guide through the delightful world of wine, helping you identify what you enjoy and understand the reasons behind it.

From the essentials of choosing a quality bottle, deciding what to spend, and learning how to taste, to decoding common wine terminology, Olly shares everything you need to deepen your appreciation. Explore his Top 30 Wines to Try Before You Die, the Ten Commandments of Wine, a handy “Grape Thesaurus,” and tips for pairing the perfect wine with your meal—or your mood.

Lively, humorous, and full of insight, Wine is the ideal companion to a relaxed glass of vino, all delivered in Olly’s distinctively vivid style.