Wine in Words: Notes for Better Drinking

Author Lettie Teague, Illustrated by Wacso
книга Wine in Words: Notes for Better Drinking, автор: Author Lettie Teague, Illustrated by Wacso

Wine in Words: Notes for Better Drinking

Author Lettie Teague, Illustrated by Wacso
Ціна: 780 грн
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ID: 14098
Видавництво: Rizzoli
Палітурка: Hardcover, 17.5 x 22.5 cm
Кількість сторінок: 232
Рік видання: 2020
Мова: English
ISBN-13: 9780789338075

Delectably brief essays that tell you only what you need to know to enjoy wine. There are wine encyclopedias, bibles, and guides — this is not one of those books. It doesn’t contain everything, just the really important stuff: the truly key wines, grapes, regions; tips about wine buying, ageing, and storage; and useful explanations about tasting notes and whether or not vintages really matter. In short, this book covers the real absolutes that you need to know about wine.

With the pithy wit that readers of her columns have come to expect, Lettie Teague breaks down the stumbling blocks that often intimidate us and clears up the myths that cloud our understanding. A series of mini-essays cover the essentials in a fun, omnibus fashion. The tone is sometimes irreverent, sometimes opinionated, but always practical. For instance, there are entries such as "The Unbearable Oakiness of Being," "Can Wedding Wine Be Good," and "Why You Really Need Only One Glass." Other entries may provoke some lively debate, such as "Men Are from Cab, Women Are from Moscato" and "In Defense of Wine Snobs."

The opposite of a didactic textbook, this volume is not meant to be read from start to finish. Instead, like wine itself, it encourages small contemplative sips. It is a companion for the modern taster, a concise and curated collection of tidbits to satisfy anyone with a lively curiosity and palate.

About the Author:

Lettie Teague is the wine columnist at The Wall Street Journal and the winner of three James Beard Awards. Formerly, Teague was the wine columnist at Food & Wine for ten years. She is the author of Educating Peter and the coauthor of Fear of Wine.