Fully updated and revised for the new millennium, Pocket Winetasting features all the latest information on how to taste wine. Michael Broadbent - one of the world's leading wine tasters - opens up the mystifying world of winetasting to inexperienced novices and experts alike. He explains the principles of how to taste and reveals what influences the flavour of wine, including terroir, viticulture and vinification. An illustrated section demonstrates the subtle colour variations found in both red and white wines. - A straightforward, accessible guide to how to taste and appreciate wine. - Explains why various wines look, smell and taste different. - Describes wines by country, grape variety and wine style. - Suggests how to organise a tasting and record notes. - Written by one of the world's most respected winetasters.