Stuff Every Wine Snob Should Know

by Melissa Monosoff

Full of tips, trivia, and useful how-tos, this pocket-sized handbook is the perfect gift for wine lovers.

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!

Genres: Nonfiction, Wine, Reference, Food, Cooking, Food and Drink

144 pages, Hardcover

First published February 6, 2018

Reviews

[Flavia]

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!”

[Begum Ozdemir]

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.

[Lori]

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.

[Sanoud]

Informative, quirky and useful :) great read for a wine snob in the making !

[Cevizin_kitaplari]

🍷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.

[Nancy]

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.

[Karissa]

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.

[Vicente Bolea]

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

[Meg]

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. 🙂

[Wes]

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!

[Adam Stein]

Easy read to pick up and read a few pages at a time. Probably best not consumed in one or two sittings, though you could.

There’s a lot of very basic stuff, but anyone but the most experienced wine connoisseur will find a lot of useful information and plenty of tips.

[Gizem Pınar Ünveren]

Easy to read and understand. Gives basic information about wine very well.

[Anna Jepsen]

Small book you can bring with you anywhere! Good information for the size of it!

[Can Bayraktar]

Küçük boyutlarına rağmen şaraba dair çok çeşitli konularda faydalı bilgiler içeren ve kolay okunan giriş seviyesi bir kitap.

[Heather Bishop]

Good info… not sure author knows Canada is part of North America- no Canadian wine content- disappointing!

[Sandra]

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!

[Jackie]

Not a bad little pocket guide. I can imagine this having a semi-permanent place in my purse for the occasional wine shop trip