--- product_id: 8150260 title: "Oldman's Guide to Outsmarting Wine: 108 Ingenious Shortcuts to Navigate the World of Wine with Confidence and Style" price: "5334 som" currency: KGS in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/8150260-oldmans-guide-to-outsmarting-wine-108-ingenious-shortcuts-to-navigate store_origin: KG region: Kyrgyzstan --- # Oldman's Guide to Outsmarting Wine: 108 Ingenious Shortcuts to Navigate the World of Wine with Confidence and Style **Price:** 5334 som **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Oldman's Guide to Outsmarting Wine: 108 Ingenious Shortcuts to Navigate the World of Wine with Confidence and Style - **How much does it cost?** 5334 som with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/8150260-oldmans-guide-to-outsmarting-wine-108-ingenious-shortcuts-to-navigate) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Oldman's Guide to Outsmarting Wine: 108 Ingenious Shortcuts to Navigate the World of Wine with Confidence and Style [Oldman, Mark] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Oldman's Guide to Outsmarting Wine: 108 Ingenious Shortcuts to Navigate the World of Wine with Confidence and Style Review: The Wine Book to Buy - I finally found the wine book I was looking for! I previously read a couple to wine books to educate myself but they were either too complicated or packed with information I really did not need. Oldman's book is so well written, easy to read and understand. It is full of practical knowledge and organized into 108 short chapters. Each of the 350 pages is packed with useful information, and the material is arranged in an eye-catching manner. It is an entertaining read. It offers reference books and web sites for those who wish to learn more about a suject. It discusses basic grapes, regions, different types of wine, cost, pronunciations, how to pair wine with specific foods or occasions etc. This book clarified so many misconceptions and answered some of my questions in a clear way. For example: "Just say no to cork inhalation" is a memorable line that gets the message across. Another example is when Oldman describes the smell of blackcurrant and Cabernets. This book is perfect for novices who will not be ovewhelmed with useless facts. Even for someone like me who is somewhat knowledgeable about wines, this was the perfect book. I wish I read this years ago! Review: Wit and Wisdom in generous doses-quaff this book! - I own at least a dozen wine books and this one is my pick for best book to start one's wine library. Even if you know a good amount about wine like me (I've worked in the industry) you'll find plenty of gems in Oldman's Guide to Outsmarting Wine, making it well worth the purchase. Where else can you get the wine picks of many industry insiders? The shortcuts are succinct enough to avoid overburdening you with an unnecessary level of detail and yet thorough enough that you'll be able to enter a conversation on the topic with self-confidence. This book contains the best wine and cheese pairing advice I've come across--it was informative and hilarious. The author advises that "when things get stinky... call in the big guns", then helpfully provides a list of cheeses that go with pretty much everything. Another of my favorite shortcuts told how to tell if a restaurant is on your side when it comes to wine. Using the tips that follow, you'll be able to save the money spent on this book, and then some, on your next restaurant wine choice. Not only that, if the wine steward sneers at you, you'll be able to confidently sneer back and order with style. I gave this book as a gift to my boss, colleagues, and friends alike-it's the perfect accompaniment to a bottle of good wine. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,538,273 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #62 in Wine Buying Guide #1,042 in Wine (Books) #1,060 in Homebrewing, Distilling & Wine Making | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (78) | | Dimensions | 7.5 x 0.9 x 9.2 inches | | Edition | Trade Paperback Edition | | ISBN-10 | 0142004928 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0142004920 | | Item Weight | 1.45 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 384 pages | | Publication date | December 7, 2004 | | Publisher | Penguin Books | ## Images ![Oldman's Guide to Outsmarting Wine: 108 Ingenious Shortcuts to Navigate the World of Wine with Confidence and Style - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81LdTOZWSnL.jpg) ![Oldman's Guide to Outsmarting Wine: 108 Ingenious Shortcuts to Navigate the World of Wine with Confidence and Style - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/819okYk8ejL.jpg) ![Oldman's Guide to Outsmarting Wine: 108 Ingenious Shortcuts to Navigate the World of Wine with Confidence and Style - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415miTpQpIL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Wine Book to Buy *by B***H on July 10, 2005* I finally found the wine book I was looking for! I previously read a couple to wine books to educate myself but they were either too complicated or packed with information I really did not need. Oldman's book is so well written, easy to read and understand. It is full of practical knowledge and organized into 108 short chapters. Each of the 350 pages is packed with useful information, and the material is arranged in an eye-catching manner. It is an entertaining read. It offers reference books and web sites for those who wish to learn more about a suject. It discusses basic grapes, regions, different types of wine, cost, pronunciations, how to pair wine with specific foods or occasions etc. This book clarified so many misconceptions and answered some of my questions in a clear way. For example: "Just say no to cork inhalation" is a memorable line that gets the message across. Another example is when Oldman describes the smell of blackcurrant and Cabernets. This book is perfect for novices who will not be ovewhelmed with useless facts. Even for someone like me who is somewhat knowledgeable about wines, this was the perfect book. I wish I read this years ago! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wit and Wisdom in generous doses-quaff this book! *by H***H on December 22, 2004* I own at least a dozen wine books and this one is my pick for best book to start one's wine library. Even if you know a good amount about wine like me (I've worked in the industry) you'll find plenty of gems in Oldman's Guide to Outsmarting Wine, making it well worth the purchase. Where else can you get the wine picks of many industry insiders? The shortcuts are succinct enough to avoid overburdening you with an unnecessary level of detail and yet thorough enough that you'll be able to enter a conversation on the topic with self-confidence. This book contains the best wine and cheese pairing advice I've come across--it was informative and hilarious. The author advises that "when things get stinky... call in the big guns", then helpfully provides a list of cheeses that go with pretty much everything. Another of my favorite shortcuts told how to tell if a restaurant is on your side when it comes to wine. Using the tips that follow, you'll be able to save the money spent on this book, and then some, on your next restaurant wine choice. Not only that, if the wine steward sneers at you, you'll be able to confidently sneer back and order with style. I gave this book as a gift to my boss, colleagues, and friends alike-it's the perfect accompaniment to a bottle of good wine. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Oeno nothing to Oeno how to have a good time in 6 seconds flat! *by A***H on May 17, 2012* A fast and informative book. It doesn't waste your time and gives you the lay of the land from the moment you pick it up. I couldn't even do this book justice if I called it the Cliff Notes of the world of wine. It's so much better than that. If you're new to wine like we all are at some point, this book will give you a running start. If wine has been a long time friend, this book will sum up most of those thoughts you've already had and might even teach a you new thing or two about something you already thought you knew so well. It's the only wine book I own, and it's the only one I think I'll ever need. ## Frequently Bought Together - Oldman's Guide To Outsmarting Wine - World Atlas of Wine 8th Edition --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kg/products/8150260-oldmans-guide-to-outsmarting-wine-108-ingenious-shortcuts-to-navigate](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/8150260-oldmans-guide-to-outsmarting-wine-108-ingenious-shortcuts-to-navigate) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kyrgyzstan* *Store origin: KG* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*