Wine Simple: A Totally Approachable Guide from a World-Class Sommelier
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From the world-renowned sommelier Aldo Sohm, a dynamic, essential wine guide for a new generation
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Aldo Sohm is one of the most respected and widely lauded sommeliers in the world. He’s worked with celebrated chef Eric Ripert as wine director of three-Michelin-starred Le Bernardin for over a decade, yet his philosophy and approach to wine is much more casual. Aldo’s debut book, Wine Simple, is full of confidence-building infographics and illustrations, an unbeatable depth of knowledge, effusive encouragement, and, most important, strong opinions on wine so you can learn to form your own. Imbued with Aldo’s insatiable passion and eagerness to teach others, Wine Simple is accessible, deeply educational, and lively and fun, both in voice and visuals.
This essential guide begins with the fundamentals of wine in easy-to-absorb hits of information and pragmatic, everyday tips—key varietals and winemaking regions, how to taste, when to save and when to splurge, and how to set up a wine tasting at home. Aldo then teaches you how to take your wine knowledge to the next level and evolve your palate, including techniques on building a “flavor library,” a cheat sheet to good (and great) vintages (and why you shouldn’t put everything on the line for them), tips on troubleshooting tricky wines (corked? mousy?), and, for the daring, even how to saber a bottle of champagne. This visual, user-friendly approach will inspire readers to have the confidence, curiosity, and enthusiasm to taste smarter, drink boldly, and dive headfirst fearlessly into the exciting world of wine.
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Wine Simple
Pick up the fundamentals of wine in easy-to-absorb hits—from how wine is made to key varietals and regions.
Get pragmatic, everyday tips for how to taste (and form an opinion), when to save or splurge, and how to set up a wine tasting at home.
Take your knowledge to the next level with tips on building a “flavor library,” troubleshooting tricky wines, and—for the daring—opening your Champagne with a saber.
Publisher : Clarkson Potter
Publication date : November 19, 2019
Edition : Illustrated
Language : English
Print length : 272 pages
ISBN-10 : 1984824252
ISBN-13 : 978-1984824257
Item Weight : 2.15 pounds
Dimensions : 7.28 x 1.03 x 10.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #11,516 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2 in Wine Tasting #4 in Wine (Books) #7 in Homebrewing, Distilling & Wine Making
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Customers find this wine guide informative and easy to understand, with clear explanations and colorful visuals that make it an enjoyable read. The book is beautifully designed and entertaining, with a witty writing style that customers appreciate.
