“Illustrated: Wine for Beginners” Takashi Kokubo / Koro Yamada With obi (sleeve). Shows some signs of use, but no noticeable major scratches, stains, or writing. Please understand that this is a used item. Please see the photos for the other conditions. --- Thanks to you, over 150,000 copies sold! It's been the best-selling wine book since its release. --- Because grape varieties are personified, it's easy to imagine the differences in wine flavors. It's the most innovative and easy-to-understand book I've read about wine. Daisuke Iwami Chief Wine Consultant, Peirot Japan Co., Ltd. Certified Wine Advisor, Japan Sommelier Association --- For those who drink wine occasionally but always choose wine based on "intuition," this book uses illustrations and manga to explain the complex and difficult-to-understand world of wine in the most accessible way possible. 34 grape varieties, such as "Cabernet Sauvignon," "Chardonnay," and "Pinot Noir," transformed into cute high school students, showcase their flavor and aroma characteristics through their fun school life. --- "Which one should I choose?" "How do I convey my preferences?" "How do I read the label?" "How does the taste change depending on the country and region?" "Why are expensive wines so expensive?" "What does 'delicious' mean in wine?" "How do I taste wine to understand the differences?" This book answers all your simple questions about wine.