Vintage 1996 South African Plonk Buyer’s Guide by David Biggs

Description

Discover the Cape’s Classic “Plonk”

Before the global explosion of boutique South African wineries, there was the trusty Plonk Buyer’s Guide. Written by South African columnist and wine writer David Biggs, this 1996 edition is a delightful time capsule of the country’s wine industry during a pivotal decade of transformation.

In this classic paperback, Biggs takes a no-nonsense, highly entertaining approach to finding the best affordable, everyday drinking wines – affectionately known as “plonk” – available on South African bottle store shelves at the time.

Why You’ll Love This Book:

• A Slice of Wine History: Explore the estates, forgotten labels, and classic blends that shaped South African wine culture in 1996.

• Humorous & Unpretentious: Biggs strips away the snobbery of wine tasting. His signature witty writing style makes this much more than a simple buyer’s guide – it’s a genuinely funny read.

• Rare Collector’s Item: An increasingly hard-to-find piece of vintage South African wine literature.

Whether you’re a sommelier looking to understand the roots of the modern Cape wine industry, an Africana book collector, or simply someone who appreciates a good laugh and an honest glass of wine, this 1996 guide is a fantastic addition to your bookshelf.

• Author: David Biggs

• Publication Year: 1996

• Publisher: Struik Publishers

• Format: Paperback / Softcover

• Condition: Good vintage condition