Superplonk 1999 Book

"Wine Gurus"--dreadful things. There you were, enjoying homemade paté on crusty bread with a bottle of Sainsbury's best, and along came Mr Guru and told you it only rated a six out of 20. How refreshing therefore to find Mr Gluck suggesting that there is such a thing as good quality, inexpensive wine which you can enjoy with a pizza in front of the TV or with your turkey on Christmas Day-- and that you can buy it in a supermarket. Superplonk is a Boy's (and Girl's) Own Annual for grown-ups. Here we have a book which costs much the same as a moderate bottle of supermarket wine but guides you through the myriad choices which are now available alongside baked beans and DIY curries. He doesn't always claim to get it bang on--a thoughtful introduction explains that any given bottle will be at the mercy of the food and company with which it is served--but he is an ardent drinker who believes that enjoyment can be had from the simplest of wines as long as they are sensibly priced, well made and quaffable. The vast majority of his recommendations are priced at under £5. The shops are all the major supermarket chains (Streetplonk deals with High Street wine shops). The comments are broad and straightforward. A great trolley-filler. --Nick TarayanRead More