Max Allen's Red and White is truly engaging. Although it may not be appropriate for intricate research on winemaking or viticulture, it is a great resource to the consumer or individual that is just starting to learn about wine. It can also be very enjoyable and entertaining to those of us who are a bit tired of typical wine writing. With flowing style and imaginative writing Allen carries the reader away from the mundane and pedantic nature of wine writing onto another planet. Simplicity is one...