Thirsty, Tom Gilbey
Thirsty, Tom Gilbey
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Thirsty
100 Great Wines and Stories by the Wine Guy

Author: Tom Gilbey

Narrator: Tom Gilbey

Unabridged: 7 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/06/2025


Synopsis

Thirsty is more than a wine guide; it’s the story of one man’s lifelong love affair with the great, big beautiful world of wine.Join Tom as he journeys from French châteaux and English vineyards to the unsung aisles of Sainsbury’s, Majestic and – rest in peace – Oddbins. Along the way, you’ll discover 100 Wine W*nker approved bottles and learn how to:- read a label (even if you can’t speak the language)
- talk wine without sounding naff
- choose wine in a restaurant
- explain why some wine smells like your granny’s cardigan'My favourite wine w*nker' Jack Whitehall
'An enormously entertaining read' Spectator
'A full-bodied book that’s really got legs' Mail on Sunday
‘I laughed, learned a bit and lapped up a glass of wine or three' Alan Carr© Tom Gilbey 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kerry on November 17, 2025

Such an entertaining and educational book. I loved following Tom's journey through life and wine. I've taken notes and hope to be able to try some of his recommendations. Really good fun and I'd recommend this book to anyone!......more

Goodreads review by Malcolm on November 27, 2025

A very enjoyable read, from which I learned some new things and had some of my own knowledge confirmed. I will dip into it again and again as I go looking for inspiration for what to buy in our local independent wine shops.......more

Goodreads review by Nicholas Williams on November 19, 2025

fascinating, education gentertaining Enjoyed this audiobook and hard copy companion. Toms YouTube videos led me here. I must learn more. Thanks Tom. More books please......more


Quotes

'Finally a wine book that's as moreish as my Malbec. I laughed, learned a bit and lapped up a glass of wine or three'

An enormously entertaining read Spectator

This engaging book…woven with lots of inspiration for the wannabe wine buff, is a significant achievement Country Life

[An] entertaining autobiographical book Daily Telegraph

Fascinating… There are laugh-out-loud moments, and real excitement and heart in this book… a full-bodied book that’s really got legs Mail on Sunday

A vibrant memoir-meets-guide bursting with 100 unforgettable wines and even juicier stories behind them Cornwall Living