An encyclopedic treatment of wines with beautiful color photos. Includes the following "Of Grape and Grain," "Beer, Spirits and the Cocktail," "The Hour of the Aperitif," "White Wines of Germany and Alsace," "The Great Wines of France," "Wines of Italy and America," "Dessert Sherry, Port, Madeira," and "After-Dinner Brandy and Liqueurs."