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DescriptionFrom the world-renowned sommelier Aldo Sohm, a dynamic, essential wine guide for a new generation
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.
Advance praise for Wine Simple
"If you've ever felt like you ought to be smart about wine, this is the book. Aldo makes wine approachable and never dumbed down."--Madeline Puckette, co-founder of Wine Folly
"A meal at Le Bernardin is always an incredible experience, especially with Aldo's expert knowledge and effortless charm It can be intimidating to choose wine, but with Wine Simple we can all feel like world-class sommeliers."--Chrissy Teigen
"Whoever thinks wine is all about snobbery and intricate complexity should open this book In less than 300 pages, Aldo Sohm manages to open the doors of this universe with wit, fun, and great pedagogy. A perfect, personal beginner's guide by a legend in our industry, Wine Simple will surely be the bedside book for a new generation of wine lovers."--Pascaline Lepeltier, Master Sommelier and managing partner, Racines NY |