Product Overview
A popular wine columnist uncorks the essentials in this colorful, approachable, and empowering guide to tasting, selecting, pairing, and serving all types of wine.
The vast world of wine can feel overwhelming, with its endless varieties and often complex jargon. In this beautifully illustrated guide, Charlotte Kristensen shares her extensive knowledge and practical tips, making wine accessible to both beginners and enthusiasts. She emphasizes wine as a personal, sensory experience—one that's open to everyone and subjective, regardless of expertise.
In this guide, Charlotte offers clear, step-by-step instructions on how to taste wine like a connoisseur, and introduces an aroma-and-flavor wheel that highlights common wine characteristics, using simple, widely recognized examples. She also delves into a brief history of winemaking, explains how geography influences grape quality, and outlines various viticultural techniques.
With full-page profiles of key wine varieties, Charlotte breaks down the basic categories of wine. A special section of the book focuses on perfect food pairings—from canapés to steaks, vegetables to desserts, Mexican to Middle Eastern dishes—complete with a selection of delicious recipes. Finally, she offers tips on choosing the right wine at a restaurant.
Whether you're new to wine or looking to enhance your palate, this friendly, practical guide is a reliable and confidence-boosting resource for your wine journey.
The vast world of wine can feel overwhelming, with its endless varieties and often complex jargon. In this beautifully illustrated guide, Charlotte Kristensen shares her extensive knowledge and practical tips, making wine accessible to both beginners and enthusiasts. She emphasizes wine as a personal, sensory experience—one that's open to everyone and subjective, regardless of expertise.
In this guide, Charlotte offers clear, step-by-step instructions on how to taste wine like a connoisseur, and introduces an aroma-and-flavor wheel that highlights common wine characteristics, using simple, widely recognized examples. She also delves into a brief history of winemaking, explains how geography influences grape quality, and outlines various viticultural techniques.
With full-page profiles of key wine varieties, Charlotte breaks down the basic categories of wine. A special section of the book focuses on perfect food pairings—from canapés to steaks, vegetables to desserts, Mexican to Middle Eastern dishes—complete with a selection of delicious recipes. Finally, she offers tips on choosing the right wine at a restaurant.
Whether you're new to wine or looking to enhance your palate, this friendly, practical guide is a reliable and confidence-boosting resource for your wine journey.
