Wine simple : a totally approachable guide from a world-class sommelier
by Sohm, Aldo (Author), Muhlke, Christine (Author)
Summary
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 kn... Full description
- About Aldo
- Why we need another wine book
- How this book works
- Wine rules
- What is wine, anyway?
- How wine is made
- Key winemaking styles
- Key varietals
- Key winemaking regions
- Conversations on natural wine
- How to drink
- How to taste wine (and form an opinion)
- Suggested wines by preferences, moods, and occasions
- Buying and ordering wine
- Wine at home
- How to evolve your palate
- Building a flavor library
- Next level tasting
- Age matters
- Resources
- Wine + food
- Philosophy on pairings
- Pairing guide
- Epilogue. The ultimate lesson in humility: learning how to make wine.