--- product_id: 105290900 title: "Grapes & Wines: A comprehensive guide to varieties and flavours" brand: "oz clarke" price: "$44.74" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/105290900-grapes-and-wines-a-comprehensive-guide-to-varieties-and-flavours store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Grapes & Wines: A comprehensive guide to varieties and flavours **Brand:** oz clarke **Price:** $44.74 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Grapes & Wines: A comprehensive guide to varieties and flavours by oz clarke - **How much does it cost?** $44.74 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/105290900-grapes-and-wines-a-comprehensive-guide-to-varieties-and-flavours) ## Best For - oz clarke enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted oz clarke brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Grapes & Wines: A comprehensive guide to varieties and flavours - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71RQ4s+NEoL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ There is good general information in the book to help the novice ... *by B***G on Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2016* I bought this book (on Kindle) as another reference to wines and winemaking in general, always looking for something additional for my knowledge base. There is good general information in the book to help the novice in understanding the complexity of grape growing and the production of wine, with individual entries on many of the grape varieties used commercially in the world. However, without getting too lengthy, I was disappointed in several respects. The book contains errors, mostly small, but some glaring. For example, in the Italian grapes, there seems to be confusion in the identification of varieties and associated wines; this can be a difficult area given the very confusing varietal situation just being unraveled there, but it could have been more clearly researched. There are also statements, as if fact, that are actually uncertain or unknown, such as Sangiovese named after "Blood of Jove"; the actual source of the name is unknown. Also in the Sangiovese section, it is stated that the grape is the offspring of Ciliegiolo, when it is more likely to be the parent. In the Ciliegiolo entry, current knowledge is correctly stated; why the confusion?. Other errors are more significant; the authors state that Chianti Classico is one of the seven subdivisions of Chianti, a major mistake. It is a completely separate DOCG unrelated to the Chianti areas; not a fact which should be missed by established wine writers.I am more bothered by what I perceive to be personal bias in the comments made about quality. While we all have our own taste preferences, books such as this should at least acknowledge that the material reflects their own palate choices. In the grape variety section, this seems easily recognized in entries such as Aglianico, given barely a mention, although one of the finest age worthy red grapes of Italy, found in some of its finest wines. The producer list for Aglianico also fails to mention Fucci, one of its great producers, who just received a ninth consecutive Tre Bicchiere award for their Aglianico. Similar snubs and omissions, some with undeserved negative comment, are present throughout the grape variety section of the book, to its detriment.My suggestion would be to utilize the factual aspects of the book, but understand that some of the comments on grapes and wines are not widely shared by other experienced wine writers and regional experts, and that fact checking has been a bit lax; try the wines yourself to see how they please your own palate and do not expect everything to taste like cab or merlot (thankfully). Enjoy the diversity of wine from your own experience, not from the established, and frequently non-objective opinion of others. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Comprehensive *by J***N on Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2017* Can get a little technical, but also a good guide for simply understanding the wide-ranging world of grapes and wine. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by D***E on Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2017* Just what my husband needed --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/105290900-grapes-and-wines-a-comprehensive-guide-to-varieties-and-flavours](https://www.desertcart.us/products/105290900-grapes-and-wines-a-comprehensive-guide-to-varieties-and-flavours) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-04-27*