How To Choose Wine
Published on 5. July 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-1-4053-2654-4 (ISBN)
Description
Love wine but stuck in a rut? Ready to explore new flavours without being intimidated by labels and jargon?
Join Vincent Gasnier, the youngest ever 'Master Sommelier', who Gary Rhodes says is the best in the business, for a wine adventure. Take a taste trail and follow Vincent's recommendations for tasting wines of different styles, from spicy reds to dry, crisp, refreshing whites. Try 22 comparative tastings and explore the aromas, flavours and textures to discover your favourites. Use the vivid descriptions to select what really want to drink, from cool Australian whites and serious French reds to traditional Italian styles and new world vitality. Pick up tips on buying, storing and serving wine, plus matching wine with food.
Vincent's philosophy for wine is simple: it's about enjoyment, people and pleasure. Share that passion, discover which wines you really like and confidently develop your repertoire.
Join Vincent Gasnier, the youngest ever 'Master Sommelier', who Gary Rhodes says is the best in the business, for a wine adventure. Take a taste trail and follow Vincent's recommendations for tasting wines of different styles, from spicy reds to dry, crisp, refreshing whites. Try 22 comparative tastings and explore the aromas, flavours and textures to discover your favourites. Use the vivid descriptions to select what really want to drink, from cool Australian whites and serious French reds to traditional Italian styles and new world vitality. Pick up tips on buying, storing and serving wine, plus matching wine with food.
Vincent's philosophy for wine is simple: it's about enjoyment, people and pleasure. Share that passion, discover which wines you really like and confidently develop your repertoire.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Dimensions
Height: 237 mm
Width: 200 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
1064 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4053-2654-4 (9781405326544)
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Person
Vincent Gasnier is the youngest ever `Master Sommelier' (the most senior drinks qualification, awarded only 140 times), and recipient of the Ruinar Sommelier of the Year and the Dom Perignon Award, he runs his own consultancy, judges wine competitions and makes frequent TV appearances.