
Hello, Wine
Melanie Wagner(Author)
Chronicle Books (Publisher)
Published on 1. October 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
228 pages
978-1-4521-1102-5 (ISBN)
Description
This breezy-to-read but super-informative guidebook is a stylish primer for any newcomer to the endlessly fascinating world of wine. Certified Sommelier Melanie Wagner's down-to-earth tone and comprehensive knowledge make learning about wine fun and approachable. Twelve chapters explore every aspect of wine-from how it is made to how to drink it-and provide helpful descriptions of grape varietals and recommendations that can be taken to the wine store. Featured alongside these many encouraging lessons and suggestions are 60 whimsical and informative color illustrations. With insights ranging from what makes a wine exceptional, palate-building, and enjoying wine with others, this is the perfect self-purchase or gift for anyone who wants a great wine resource.
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Language
English
Place of publication
San Francisco
United States
Dimensions
Height: 209 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
540 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4521-1102-5 (9781452111025)
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E-Book
10/2013
Chronicle Books LLC
€17.49
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Person
Melanie Armstrong is a certified sommelier, wine teacher and writer. She interned for Karen MacNeil (U.S. doyenne of wine writing and author of The Wine Bible) and she received a scholarship to attend The Professional Symposium for Wine Writers in America. She is now the Director of Business Development for Food and Wine at Taigan (an exclusive, highly-edited online collection of extraordinary boutiques and purveyors).