Drink: Never Mind the Peanuts

by Susy Atkins and Dave Broom

Drink is a rip-roaring, entertaining journey through the wonderful world of drink how to choose it (tough) and how to use it (not so tough). The text is an irresistible primer to alcohol, using straight-talking language to guide readers through the many styles of wines, beers, and spirits. The book explores every popular drink from Bud Lite to German lagers, from inexpensive spirits to aged Cognac, from White Zinfandel to the best Cabernet Sauvignons...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1572234067
• ISBN13: 9781572234062
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Willow Creek Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.0" x 10.6"

Customer Reviews

A primer on the many styles of wines, beers, and spirits

In Drink: Never Mind The Peanuts, wine experts Susy Atkins and Dave Broom effectively collaborate to provide the reader with a highly entertaining and informative primer on the many styles of wines, beers, and spirits. The informative, profusely illustrated, "reader friendly" text is enhanced with wine style charts featuring at-a-glance key styles of wine, what grapes they include, and whether they offer value for cost. There are a wealth of cocktail recipes for those who like to mix it, food pairing suggestions, even party ideas. Drink: Never Mind The Peanuts is an ideal addition to any wine, beer and spirits reference shelf for the dedicated party giver!