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Stuff Every Wine Snob Should Know: Stuff You Should Know

Autor Melissa Monosoff
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 6 feb 2018
Anyone can become a wine expert with this funny, pocket-sized guide full of essential tips and trivia—from hosting your own wine tasting to picking the perfect bottle for a BYOB.

The perfect gift for casual wine lovers and aspiring sommeliers alike!

Wine may be one of the world’s oldest beverages, but it’s never been a better time to pour a glass. Whether you prefer robust reds or crisp, zippy whites, you’ll find lots to drink in in this pocket-sized guide packed with information for wine enthusiasts of every variety.

Seasoned sommeliers and newbie wine fans will learn things like:

• Expert wine tasting techniques
• Which glassware to use and when
• How to master wine and food pairings
• How to build a wine collection (without a fancy cellar!)
• How to open a bottle of wine when no one brought a corkscrew
• How to bring the perfect wine for any occasion
• Plus, guides to wine lingo and price points for every budget!

Packaged in a small, handy size, this entertaining guide is perfect for quick-reference or casual browsing—and makes a great gift for the wine drinkers in your life. Sante!
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781683690191
ISBN-10: 1683690192
Pagini: 144
Ilustrații: Spot illustrations throughout
Dimensiuni: 95 x 153 x 13 mm
Greutate: 0.15 kg
Editura: QUIRK BOOKS
Colecția Quirk Books
Seria Stuff You Should Know


Notă biografică

Melissa Monosoff is a sommelier, restaurant consultant, and wine and spirits educator. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, she served wine for years in some of Philadelphia’s top restaurants before relocating to Texas, where she now lives and works.

Extras

INTRODUCTION

WINE BASICS
Highlights from Wine History
Terms Every Wine Snob Should Know
The Life Cycle of a Grapevine
How the Vineyard Affects the Wine
From Grape to Glass: How Wine Is Made
Know Your Grapes: White
Know Your Grapes: Red
Wine and Grape Varieties Cheat Sheet
Dry vs. Sweet Wines
Why You Should Love Wine Blends
How Wine Is Aged
Vintage 101
How Champagne (and Other Bubbly)
Gets Its Sparkle
Why Does Wine Get So Expensive?
Special Labels: Kosher, Organic, and Biodynamic Wine
The Truth about Sulfites

DRINK UP
How to Read a Wine Label
How to Open a Wine Bottle
Glassware 101
How to Pour a Proper Glass of Wine
The Perfect Serving Temperature for Any Style
How to Taste Wine Like a Pro
How to Age and Cellar Wine
How to Navigate a Restaurant Wine List
How to Pair Wine with Food
6 Classic Wine Cocktails

LIVING YOUR WINE SNOB LIFE
How to Host a Wine Tasting Party
How to Bring the Perfect Wine for Any Occasion
9 Handy Wine Tools
Stains, Souring, and Split Corks: Wine Troubleshooting
The Truth about Reviews and Ratings
How to Become a Sommelier
Wines of the World
10 World-Class Wine Travel Destinations
10 Wines Sommeliers Love

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Recenzii

“Makes for a great coffee table book.” Delish

Descriere

Anyone can become a wine expert with this funny, pocket-sized guide full of essential tips and trivia—from hosting your own wine tasting to picking the perfect bottle for a BYOB.

The perfect gift for casual wine lovers and aspiring sommeliers alike!