Introduction

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Robin Garr

Quirk Books

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    Author Peter F May believes wine should be fun, and in 1998 he decided to share his pleasure in amusing wine labels by setting up the website www.winelabels.org. Now his new book Marilyn Merlot and the Naked Grape showcases some of the best labels from the site, togther with many more exclusive to the book.

    Peter holds the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Certificate with Distinction and the WSET Higher Certificate ith Distinction, and in 2003 passed as an lecturer for The Cape Wine Academy, which is South Africa's official wine education body. He presents wine tastings and has trained staff at Vinopolis, Londons premier wine attraction. In February 2004 he was awarded Hononary membership of the producers Pinotage Association. In 2004 he was an Associate Judge at the International Wine Challenge in London, judged at the South Africa National Wine Show 'Veritas' competition and at the ABSA/Pinotage Association 'Top 10' Pinotage Competition in Paarl, South Africa . In 2005 he judged at the ABSA/Pinotage Association 'Top 10' Pinotage Competition in South Africa, and was on WINE magazines Sauvignon Blanc tasting panel.

    Peter writes about wine for several publications and websites, and has visited wineries in France, South Africa, Canada, New York and new England, Texas, Washington, Oregon and California.

    Peter F May lives in England. He is available for interviews and book signings and may be contacted initially via peter@winelabels.org Author photographs are also available.

    Author photograph by John Cross

    Don't delay, ask for Marilyn Merlot and the Naked Grape at your local bookshop, or order from Amazon by clicking the links below order today

Marilyn Merlot and the Naked Grape
Odd Wines from Around the World
by Peter F May
Published by Quirk Books 1 June 2006
256 pages, all full colour
Introduction by Robin Garr
ISBN: 1594740992 Price: US = $16.95 Price: UK = £10.99