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by Grant Reynolds (Author), Chris Stang (Author)
From grape to glass, this highly readable, charmingly illustrated guide will teach you everything you need to know to enjoy wine.
"How to Drink Wine demystifies this topic, taking out the BS and replacing it with fun."--Mike D, the Beastie Boys
- Acquire some foundational terminology. Cuvée, maceration, sul tes . . . what does it all mean?
- Learn of the twenty-nine wines you need to know--and about important producers.
- Find answers to questions you might be embarrassed to ask, like exactly how is rosé made?
- Start to pair wines with your life instead of your plate.
- Be able to navigate a wine list and/or store. You probably already know what you like to drink. This book will help you better understand why. And as a result, your knowledge, curiosity, and wine collection will expand. So will your number of friends.
Author Biography
Grant Reynolds is an award-winning sommelier, included in Forbes's 30 Under 30 in 2017 and named Wine & Spirits' Best New Sommelier in 2013. He is the owner of the wine shop Parcelle and is a partner in the New York City restaurants Charlie Bird, Pasquale Jones, and Legacy Records. Grant has been featured in Bon Appétit, GQ, Condé Nast Traveler, and Vogue, and he has written about wine for Vanity Fair.
Chris Stang is the cofounder and CEO of The Infatuation, one of the fastest growing restaurant discovery platforms in the world. He has served as the architect of the brand's editorial voice and creative vision since the company's inception in 2009, developing a dedicated audience of millions who turn to The Infatuation for useful, relatable, and entertaining restaurant recommendations. Chris was nominated in 2015 for a James Beard Award for Humor Writing, and in 2019 the Financial Times called him "arguably the most influential restaurant reviewer in America." His favorite word from that quote is "arguably."
Number of Pages: 160
Dimensions: 0.7 x 7.3 x 5.3 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: May 12, 2020
