"Illustrated: Wine for Beginners" Takashi Kokubo / Koro Yamada Price: ¥1200 No obi (paper band). Shows some signs of use, but no major noticeable 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 among wine books so far. Daisuke Iwami Chief Wine Consultant, Peillat 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 an "unprecedentedly easy-to-understand" way. 34 grape varieties with rich personalities, such as "Cabernet Sauvignon," "Chardonnay," and "Pinot Noir," transformed into cute high school students, show their flavor and aroma characteristics in a 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 is "delicious" about wine?" "How do I taste it to understand the difference?" This book answers all your simple questions about wine. #TakashiKokubo #Takashi_Kokubo #KoroYamada #Koro_Yamada #book #Lifestyle/Hobbies&Entertainment