HOW TO SOUND WINE SMART

Learn how to talk like a pro when tasting wine with this fun and funny illustrated guide by James Beard Award winning writer and wine professional Maryse Chevriere Have you ever been stumped in a restaurant when the sommelier asks if you like a super lean Chablis or a grippy Nebbiolo Or reading the descriptions in a wine store hoping to figure out what a hint of red fruit and smoke on the finish of that bottle really means That s where this book will save you How to Sound Wine Smart is a one of a kind visual glossary written and playfully illustrated by certified sommelier and James Beard Award winning writer Maryse Chevriere It breaks down the complicated often ridiculous sounding language into its component parts You ll learn terms to describe what s going on in a glass of wine from its first impressions aroma flavor acidity texture and mouthfeel condition personality to its faults and flaws including sentences to impress people in real life Even in a wine store And that s not all Throughout the book are informative sections that explore crucial aspects of the world of wine like unfiltered vs filtered old world vs new world and more There s also a guide to glassware Cheat sheets for tackling wine pairings too To put your knowledge to th