Hailed the The Wall Street Journal as our cleverest, most thoughtful Wine writer, Robinson makes learning about Wine almost as enjoyable as drinking it.
From the armchair to the Wine shop and back to the table, How to Taste will transform anyone on any level into a confident connoisseur who can leave faltering sips behind and have fun along the way..
You will also be given practical advice for dealing with Wine in the real world: how to choose from a Wine list, organize your own Wine tastings, and pair wines with specific foods.
You will discover how to judge sweetness, acidity, and fruitiness as well as the difference between the length and the weight of a wine.
By the time you finish the book, you will have learned how to recognize the most popular grape varieties from Chardonnay and Riesling to Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon, and why a good sparkling Wine is always better than cheap champagne.
One of the world\'s best-loved authorities on wine, Robinson explains first how to get the most out of the flavor of your Wine and food, and then about specific grapes and the wines themselves.
Incorporating wines that are both easily obtainable and reasonably priced, Robinson\'s lessons are separated into complementary portions of theory and practice to help you both learn and taste your way to Wine expertise.
What better way to learn about Wine than to taste it? Written in Robinson\'s trademark accessible style, the new How to Taste features thoroughly updated vintages and producers as well as up-and-coming Wine regions and styles.
Now fully revised and updated, Robinson\'s renowned Guide proves once again that learning about Wine can be just as engaging as drinking it.
Hailed by Jerry Shriver in USA Today as the woman who makes the Wine world gulp when she speaks, Jancis Robinson created in How to Taste a classic for connoisseurs of all levels and the first introduction of its kind to focus on practical tasting exercises. 90 photos.
With How to Taste, she\'s put together a unique wine-tasting course based on practical exercises that appeal to Wine connoisseurs of all levels.
Hailed the The Wall Street Journal as our cleverest, most thoughtful Wine writer, Robinson makes learning about Wine almost as enjoyable as drinking it
