Seriously, I thought I knew wine before I read this book, but this put the pieces in place.
Unlike most wine books, this one can be both basic and advanced. By that, I mean if you have no knowledge of wine, this has enough material to get you on the road to appreciating wine. Even if you can tell the difference between a bottle of Bordeaux, Burgundy, or Alsatian wine without looking at the label, this book will fill in some blanks that were otherwise missing in the picture.
What I am trying to say is that Marnie manages to present a lot of information in a way which is accessible to someone with no wine knowledge, but fills in the cracks if you do know your wine. I think this book presents information in such a way that it will not be dated by the taste trends which are common in the wine world.
Actually, there's quite a bit of good information which is well presented in this book. I'm really amazed at how much useful material is here. In fact, if I were to clear out my wine library for one book--it would probably be this one.
One thing I have noticed in my 35 years of drinking wine is that wines have come and gone from popularity: e.g., French, Californian, Australian. Let's take the last one since Australian wines were once known as Chateau Chunder (you may also be familiar with the Monty Python sketch). Australian wines now have a very good reputation. Ms. Old's book will tell you WHY that is.
Anyway, if you want a book that won't age on you, this is the one. Or, if it does age, it ages well because it is a very full bodied book.
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| Ginspiration: Infusions, Cocktails | Let's Get Tropical | Let's Get Fizzical | Whiskey: A Tasting Course | Wine: A Tasting Course | |
| What It's About | The ultimate guide to all things gin! Taking you through the intricacies and fizzy cocktails of one of the most loved spirits, this book teaches you how to recognize different notes and perfect every mixed drink. | Ensure that your summer is never a bummer with these fun and colorful cocktails! Learn all about what pairs with pear, the steps to making a piña colada and more, with over 60 recipes that cover everything from the first shot to the final serving. | A melting pot of yummy cocktails and tips and tricks for all aspiring mixologists lies between the pages of this all-inclusive guide to fizzy cocktails. Whether your go-to is prosecco or champagne, there is a recipe in here that'll call your name. | Be whisked away as we talk all things whiskey, from aromas and flavors to how a bourbon is made and how to perfect your "swish" to release all those hidden scents. As a fan of the dram, you'll be damned if you don't pick this one up. | Take notes on tasting notes with the complete guide to wine and all aspects that make it fine! With helpful infographics and comprehensive explanations you'll be able to put your nose on all things wine while learning how to find perfect pairings. |
| Perfect For | Gin aficionado. | Lovers of cocktails. | Lovers of sparkling wine and aspiring mixologists. | Lovers of whiskey. | Wine lovers and connoisseurs. |
| Infographics | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pages | 144 | 144 | 144 | 224 | 256 |
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