Have you ever witnessed the Ancient, Noble (and Secret) Ceremony of Slashing the Trockenbeerenauslese? Have you attended the Vinolympics? In this international bestseller Ronald Searle enables vintners and wine imbibers throughout the world to experience these mysteries of wine and its production. In his own inimitable style he unveils the secrets of the worlds wine ceremonies. If you have ever wondered how many ways there are to open a bottle of wine, you will find them all here. Vintage Searle, reissued by public demand.