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There are two approaches here: literary and cheeky chappie. The former is represented by Hugh Johnson's Wine: A Life Uncorked (GBP20, Weidenfeld & Nicolson), the latter by Matt Skinner's Thirsty Work (GBP17.99, Mitchell Beazley). Both books contain a lot of author photographs Matt typically in shades and t-shirt, Hugh invariably in jacket and tie but that's where the similarities end. The books are as different as an Aussie Chardonnay and an Amontillado sherry.
Let's start with Skinner's book. The wine world is not overburdened with characterful young writers and sommeliers. So the first thing to say is that it's good to see a publisher and...
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