Wine Books Review (4/4)

Pocket Wine Book by Hugh Johnson

I have to confess that have been buying this annual book for years.
Mainly because Bourdeaux section, more concretely cause that drinking window for each vintage.
Reading other contest, always with a smile on my face, and feeling that by disgrace and leaving Sherry aside, Spain is not HJ favorite country.
The fact is very easy to explain: You DO consider those Spanish as a cruel, unrefined people (excepting Torres, so funny) and, of course, NOT like Spanish wines because DO NOT understand them. So British in many ways (Using same prejudices).
Considering Spain after Germany is not fair but it does not matter. Take Iberia as something united. Sherry and Port apart. Seems you have no idea what you are talking about. Funny again.
Indeed, there are totally unacceptable expressions. Do not believe me?
Please, try to be honest and speak clear:
"It´s the grapes, stupid. Spanish consumers have always confused oak with quality, and winemakers have obliged".
Really? Who told you that shit, OBE? How can you say that anyway? Noway HJ
Another example:
"Remember when Spain was Europe´s poor relation in the wine world? No longer..."

So pitifull you came over here from time to time as our invited. Pretty obvious nobody is reading you here.
Better idea to be a non grata person in Spain. Go to Gibraltar with the monkeys grandfa!

Vintage Wine Companion by Michael Broadbent

What a difference!
As HJ, this gentleman has no idea of our wines.
In this particular case, not a single mention but a delightful language.
Learning of oldie vintages with MB is always a pleasure.

The Wine Trials by Robin Goldstein

Funny, irreverent, clear, fearless, lucky, recommended book.
Robin Goldstein is an intelligent wine lover with a natural curiosity to show us the crude truth.
It was a privilege to meet him in Ciudad Real last May during Fenavin Fair.

Australian Wine Vintages by Robin Bradley

Looking for a good Aussie wine? This is my golden choice.
Really appreciated that Star ranking system. So Australian.
Evenmore, that "best year to drink" explanation, including that "prior" definition. So adorable.
Only I missed more information about my loved Yarra Yerring cellar.

 The Wines of Burgundy by Clive Coates

Trustable, friendly, ample, complete, best consultant Burgundian wine book.
Always something new to be learnt.
My favorite lecture before go to bed.

Judment of Paris by George M. Taber

Real facts based. I know itis only a novel, but I like it.
When Napa won Bourdeaux in Paris. Total humillation.