The purpose of this book is twofold: to supply the reader with a basic knowledge about wine, and to develop the expertise necessary to successfully match wine with food. It is a book of concepts, not a long list of wine-food pairings. The concepts are simple, logical, and easy to understand. After reading this book, the pleasure you derive in pairing wine with food will be greatly enhanced by your newly acquired knowledge of the culinary arts. " This book is extremely readable. I especially like the organization, which makes it a great educational tool for wine novices as well as connoisseurs." -David Rosengarten, author of Red Wine with Fish

"Look Kid," said Al, the local CIA operative. What did you expect to happen, you guys came out of nowhere. some little courier company called DHL after three guys no one ever heard of. Hell for awhile we thought you were one of us.

Vina, God I'm crazy about her, I would give up all the whores in Patpong just to be with her.

We never called it bribery, that was a word used by western cultures. We simply took care of people that took care of us.

Seduced by money, booze and dangerous women, this young American becomes like the very people he despises. His life spirals out of control into strange adventures, war and romance.

The purpose of this book is twofold: to supply the reader with a basic knowledge about wine, and to develop the expertise necessary to successfully match wine with food. It is a book of concepts, not a long list of wine-food pairings. The concepts are simple, logical, and easy to understand. After reading this book, the pleasure you derive in pairing wine with food will be greatly enhanced by your newly acquired knowledge of the culinary arts. " This book is extremely readable. I especially like the organization, which makes it a great educational tool for wine novices as well as connoisseurs." -David Rosengarten, author of Red Wine with Fish