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Stuff Every Wine Snob Should Know
A sommelier presents everything you’ve ever wanted to know about wine—from entertaining wine trivia and at-home wine tastings to picking the perfect bottle for any occasion.Wine is one of the world’s oldest beverages, and there’s never been a better time to fill a glass with the fruit of the vine. Whether you prefer robust reds, crisp whites, or subtle rosés, you’ll find lots to drink in on the pages of this pocket-sized guide, packed with information, how-tos, and trivia for wine enthusiasts of every variety. Seasoned sommeliers and budding oenologists alike will learn all things wine, • How Wine Is Made • How to Pour a Glass of Wine • How to Pair Wine with Food • The Truth About Sulfites • How to Bring the Perfect Wine for Any Occasion • And more!Accessible to both newbies and seasoned sommeliers, this handy, pocket-sized book is the perfect gift or stocking stuffer for wine lovers everywhere. Sante!
147 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 6, 2018
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March 3, 2018
Although this book is small, it is quite full of information! It starts off with a very useful index, so that people who are new to wine, as well as experienced wine drinkers can find whichever information is more important to them. The book starts out with a history of wine, which I found to be pleasantly brief, while also informative. The book also includes terms that every wine snob should know about, and how to use. And that is only the beginning of what’s covered in the “basics” section! After more basic info is provided, the book goes into other info, such as how to pair wine with food, or how to pour a glass of wine.
The last section is devoted to how one can “live the wine snob life,” and includes info such as travel information for famous wine destinations, or how to host a wine tasting party! This is a very good book for those new to wine, as well as those who are already experienced wine fanatics, to read, as well as own! This is definitely a book that I will be revisiting, because I for one, would love to live that “wine snob life!”
The last section is devoted to how one can “live the wine snob life,” and includes info such as travel information for famous wine destinations, or how to host a wine tasting party! This is a very good book for those new to wine, as well as those who are already experienced wine fanatics, to read, as well as own! This is definitely a book that I will be revisiting, because I for one, would love to live that “wine snob life!”
June 27, 2021
Şarap hakkında elinizin altında bulunmasını istediğiniz hemen hemen her bilgiye bu kitapla ulaşabilirsiniz. Küçükmüş gibi görünüyor belki ama gerçekten de sıkıştığınız anlarda başvurabileceğiniz türde bilgiler içeriyor.
December 31, 2019
My husband bought this little gem for me for Christmas. It is a fantastic little book to help you understand just about everything you need to know as a wine enthusiast. I learned so much more than I already knew about wine! A handy little book for anyone interested in wine.
December 17, 2021
Informative, quirky and useful :) great read for a wine snob in the making !
July 22, 2023
🍷CEVİZ SORUYOR: EN BEĞENDİĞİNİZ ŞARAP HANGİSİ? RENGİ/ MARKASI/ ÜZÜMÜ ŞEKLİNDE ÖNEREBİLİR MİSİNİZ?
Herkese merhaba şarabı ne kadar sevdiğimi beni tanıyan herkes biliyordur. Özellikle ben içki olarak değil de yemeğin yanında böyle bir bardak filan içmeyi seviyorum. Ancak eğer sarhoş olacaksam da ilk tercihimin şarap olduğunu da söylemeliyim. Ülkemizin malum ekonomisinden dolayı çok iyi şarapları artık geride bırakmanın vakti geldi. Ancak yine de bazen parama kıyıp çok iyi bir şarap almayı seviyorum. Kitabın tamamıyla şarap ile alakalı olduğunu anlamışsınızdır🥹 İçerisinde şarabın tarihi, şarap terimleri, üzümün nasıl şarap haline getirildiği, üzümün menşei'nin şarabı nasıl etkilediği, şarap ve üzüm türleri, yıllandırma teknikleri, şampanya, şarabın ekonomik değeri, katkı maddeleri, doğru şarabı nasıl seçebileceğimiz, kadehler, şişe açma teknikleri, ideal servis ısısı, şarap tadımının nasıl olacağı, bir restorana gittiğinizde nasıl şarap seçmeniz gerektiği, hangi yiyeceklerle hangi şarabın eşleşmesi gerektiği vd.
Kitabı #harflerleokuyoruz okuma grubum (Ş harfi) için okudum. Aşağıda değişik bilgiler var size seçtiğim. Tabi benim daha önce vildiğim bazı şeyler hiç bilmeyenlere değişik gelecektir o yüzden kitabı okuyun.
Herkese merhaba şarabı ne kadar sevdiğimi beni tanıyan herkes biliyordur. Özellikle ben içki olarak değil de yemeğin yanında böyle bir bardak filan içmeyi seviyorum. Ancak eğer sarhoş olacaksam da ilk tercihimin şarap olduğunu da söylemeliyim. Ülkemizin malum ekonomisinden dolayı çok iyi şarapları artık geride bırakmanın vakti geldi. Ancak yine de bazen parama kıyıp çok iyi bir şarap almayı seviyorum. Kitabın tamamıyla şarap ile alakalı olduğunu anlamışsınızdır🥹 İçerisinde şarabın tarihi, şarap terimleri, üzümün nasıl şarap haline getirildiği, üzümün menşei'nin şarabı nasıl etkilediği, şarap ve üzüm türleri, yıllandırma teknikleri, şampanya, şarabın ekonomik değeri, katkı maddeleri, doğru şarabı nasıl seçebileceğimiz, kadehler, şişe açma teknikleri, ideal servis ısısı, şarap tadımının nasıl olacağı, bir restorana gittiğinizde nasıl şarap seçmeniz gerektiği, hangi yiyeceklerle hangi şarabın eşleşmesi gerektiği vd.
Kitabı #harflerleokuyoruz okuma grubum (Ş harfi) için okudum. Aşağıda değişik bilgiler var size seçtiğim. Tabi benim daha önce vildiğim bazı şeyler hiç bilmeyenlere değişik gelecektir o yüzden kitabı okuyun.
February 14, 2024
While reading this book will never make one a master sommelier there was much to be learned from within the pages of this short, little book.
Starting with the basics of growing and harvesting of the grapes, to the pressing, fermenting, and bottling of the wines, all aspects of vineyard management and wine production are discussed in a brief, easy to understand overview in which the author offers her vast knowledge of grape varieties and their characteristics.
The topics in the “Drink Up” chapter were very helpful, especially serving temps and tasting wines “like a pro”. I’d discovered I’d not been allowing my reds time to breathe and serving them too cold.
The greatest take-away message for me is to open more bottles, taste more wines and discover what it is I like.
Starting with the basics of growing and harvesting of the grapes, to the pressing, fermenting, and bottling of the wines, all aspects of vineyard management and wine production are discussed in a brief, easy to understand overview in which the author offers her vast knowledge of grape varieties and their characteristics.
The topics in the “Drink Up” chapter were very helpful, especially serving temps and tasting wines “like a pro”. I’d discovered I’d not been allowing my reds time to breathe and serving them too cold.
The greatest take-away message for me is to open more bottles, taste more wines and discover what it is I like.
December 26, 2019
My husband picked up this pocket sized non-fiction book about wine for me at our new independent bookstore. I got it I'm my stocking and was so excited! I read it cover to cover, and enjoyed it. Lots of good information, yet was actually readable. I will be turning back to certain sections from time to time over the next few years.
March 25, 2022
It was a fun short read, delivered in a pocket size, reserve it for a 2 hours reading session with a couple of nice wine cups. I recommend it for anyone who enjoys wine and like to structure a bit more its experiences and knowledge about wine. Nothing too serious, as it should be :). Embrace snob-ism
September 26, 2022
Did I just read a 100 something page book about wine in one day? Yes yes I did. Originally buying this book as a gift I wanted to go through and mark interesting things (I basically marked the whole book) but it is very easy to understand and is very fun to read. 🙂
February 11, 2025
Concise, informative, and easy to get through. I picked up a lot of info that I've certainly already forgotten, but will continue to reference it as time marches on. Seems like a great first step in wine appreciation!
November 17, 2019
Easy to read and understand. Gives basic information about wine very well.
July 13, 2020
Small book you can bring with you anywhere! Good information for the size of it!
July 13, 2021
Küçük boyutlarına rağmen şaraba dair çok çeşitli konularda faydalı bilgiler içeren ve kolay okunan giriş seviyesi bir kitap.
January 2, 2022
Good info… not sure author knows Canada is part of North America- no Canadian wine content- disappointing!
January 17, 2022
Mini guía introductoria pero muy informativa al mundo de los vinos. Tiene incluso consejos para comprar, tomar u combinar vinos. ¡Como para tenerla a la mano siempre!
January 16, 2025
Not a bad little pocket guide. I can imagine this having a semi-permanent place in my purse for the occasional wine shop trip
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