The Home Sommelier
The Home Sommelier

Author: Brigid O'Hora

Publisher: Hachette Books Ireland

Published: 2024-10-17

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1399734628

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Become an expert at choosing wine you love. Make every pour a celebration with The Home Sommelier! Have you ever stood in the supermarket struggling to pick the right bottle of wine for the evening ahead, whether you're heading to a friend's birthday party or having a cosy night in with a bowl of pasta? Now, wine expert Brigid O'Hora (aka @brideys_wine_chats) is here to help with entertaining knowledge and advice to help you select the perfect wine to fit every occasion, no matter your budget. From how to tell good wine from bad and learning more about the regions and grapes you love, to tips on pairing the food you're eating - whether it's a special-occasion meal, everyday spaghetti Bolognese or a bag of crisps - with the perfect tipple, The Home Sommelier uncorks the secrets to getting the very best from your wine experience.

SOMMELIER AT HOME
SOMMELIER AT HOME

Author: DAVID SANDUA

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2023-07-14

Total Pages: 307

ISBN-13:

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"Sommelier at Home" by David Sandua is a must-have book for any wine lover who wants to take their wine appreciation and knowledge to the next level. This book is a comprehensive guide that teaches you everything you need to know to become the sommelier in your home. The book begins with an introduction to wine basics, including a brief history of wine production and an explanation of key wine terms and vocabulary. It then delves into the art of wine tasting, providing techniques and tips for identifying and describing wine flavors. The book explores the different varieties of wine, from reds to whites to rosés and sparkling wines. Each section offers a detailed description of the main characteristics and flavor profiles of each type of wine, as well as pairing recommendations. It addresses the influence of wine regions on wine production, explaining how climate and terroir influence wine flavor. It also offers tips on how to select the perfect wine for every occasion and how to properly store and serve wine. It explores new trends in the world of wine, from emerging wine regions and styles to natural and organic wines. It also provides resources for wine enthusiasts, including recommendations for further reading, wine tasting events and courses, and wine-related travel destinations. "Sommelier at Home" is more than a book, it's your personal guide to enjoying wine to the fullest. If you are ready to take your wine appreciation to the next level, this is the book for you.

The Wine Bible
The Wine Bible

Author: Karen MacNeil

Publisher: Workman Publishing Company

Published: 2015-10-13

Total Pages: 2408

ISBN-13: 0761187154

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No one can describe a wine like Karen MacNeil. Comprehensive, entertaining, authoritative, and endlessly interesting, The Wine Bible is a lively course from an expert teacher, grounding the reader deeply in the fundamentals—vine-yards and varietals, climate and terroir, the nine attributes of a wine’s greatness—while layering on tips, informative asides, anecdotes, definitions, photographs, maps, labels, and recommended bottles. Discover how to taste with focus and build a wine-tasting memory. The reason behind Champagne’s bubbles. Italy, the place the ancient Greeks called the land of wine. An oak barrel’s effect on flavor. Sherry, the world’s most misunderstood and underappreciated wine. How to match wine with food—and mood. Plus everything else you need to know to buy, store, serve, and enjoy the world’s most captivating beverage.

Tasting Victory
Tasting Victory

Author: Gerard Basset

Publisher: Unbound Publishing

Published: 2020-03-19

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 1783528613

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This the memoir of Gerard Basset, OBE, the greatest wine professional of his generation. A school dropout, Gerard had to come to England to discover his passion. He threw himself into learning everything he could about wine, immersing himself in the world of Michelin star restaurants and beginning the steep climb to the top of the career ladder. Tasting Victory charts his business successes: co-founding and selling the innovative Hotel du Vin chain and founding, with his wife Nina, the much-loved Hotel TerraVina. It recounts in detail just how he managed to earn his unprecedented sequence of qualifications; Gerard is the first and only individual to hold the famously difficult Master of Wine qualification simultaneously with that of Master Sommelier and MBA in Wine Business. But it is his pursuit of the most important award of all that forms the core of this book – how, at his seventh attempt, and after a training regime that would shame most Olympic athletes, the fifty-three-year-old Gerard Basset was finally crowned the Best Sommelier of the World, and acknowledged as the greatest sommelier of his generation. Gerard's memoir is not only the story of how a champion is made, but also a record of how fine dining and hospitality changed in England, going from stale and unexciting to the world-leading sector it is today. Above all, it’s a book about succeeding against great odds: in typical fashion it was when he was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus that Gerard responded by deciding to write Tasting Victory, which he completed shortly before his death in January 2019.

Becoming a Sommelier
Becoming a Sommelier

Author: Rosie Schaap

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Published: 2019-09-03

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 198212041X

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“If you are curious about life as a sommelier, this charming book makes an easy, nutritious appetizer.” —The New York Times An illuminating guide to a career as a sommelier written by acclaimed food and drink writer Rosie Schaap and based on the real-life experiences of experts in the field—essential reading for anyone considering a path to this profession. Wine is a pleasure, and in its pursuit there should be no snobbery. The sommelier is there to help, to teach, to guide. Acclaimed food and drink writer Rosie Schaap profiles two renowned sommeliers to offer a candid portrait of this profession. Learn the job from Amanda Smeltz, a poet and wine director in New York, and Roger Dagorn, a James Beard Award–winning Master Sommelier. From starting in the cellar, grueling certification exams, to tastings and dinner service, Becoming a Sommelier is an invaluable introduction to this dream job.

Wine Simple
Wine Simple

Author: Aldo Sohm

Publisher: Clarkson Potter

Published: 2019-11-19

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 1984824252

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From the world-renowned sommelier Aldo Sohm, a dynamic, essential wine guide for a new generation NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY FOOD52 Aldo Sohm is one of the most respected and widely lauded sommeliers in the world. He's worked with celebrated chef Eric Ripert as wine director of three-Michelin-starred Le Bernardin for over a decade, yet his philosophy and approach to wine is much more casual. Aldo's debut book, Wine Simple, is full of confidence-building infographics and illustrations, an unbeatable depth of knowledge, effusive encouragement, and, most important, strong opinions on wine so you can learn to form your own. Imbued with Aldo's insatiable passion and eagerness to teach others, Wine Simple is accessible, deeply educational, and lively and fun, both in voice and visuals. This essential guide begins with the fundamentals of wine in easy-to-absorb hits of information and pragmatic, everyday tips—key varietals and winemaking regions, how to taste, when to save and when to splurge, and how to set up a wine tasting at home. Aldo then teaches you how to take your wine knowledge to the next level and evolve your palate, including techniques on building a “flavor library,” a cheat sheet to good (and great) vintages (and why you shouldn't put everything on the line for them), tips on troubleshooting tricky wines (corked? mousy?), and, for the daring, even how to saber a bottle of champagne. This visual, user-friendly approach will inspire readers to have the confidence, curiosity, and enthusiasm to taste smarter, drink boldly, and dive headfirst fearlessly into the exciting world of wine.

Wine for Normal People
Wine for Normal People

Author: Elizabeth Schneider

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2019-11-05

Total Pages: 351

ISBN-13: 1452171416

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This is a fun but respectful (and very comprehensive) guide to everything you ever wanted to know about wine from the creator and host of the popular podcast Wine for Normal People, described by Imbibe magazine as "a wine podcast for the people." More than 60,000 listeners tune in every month to learn a not-snobby wine vocabulary, how and where to buy wine, how to read a wine label, how to smell, swirl, and taste wine, and so much more! Rich with charts, maps, and lists—and the author's deep knowledge and unpretentious delivery—this vividly illustrated, down-to-earth handbook is a must-have resource for millennials starting to buy, boomers who suddenly have the time and money to hone their appreciation, and anyone seeking a relatable introduction to the world of wine.

Home Is Where the Wine Is Wine Tasting Journal: Review Notebook for Wine Lovers - Keep a Record of Old Favorites and New Discoveries in This Logbook
Home Is Where the Wine Is Wine Tasting Journal: Review Notebook for Wine Lovers - Keep a Record of Old Favorites and New Discoveries in This Logbook

Author: Wine Tasters Journals

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2019-03-18

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 9781090802538

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WINE REVIEW & TASTING LOGBOOK 120 PAGES 6" x 9" TRIM SIZE INCLUDE INDEX PAGES PERFECT FOR RECORDING THE WINES YOU HAVE TASTED This Wine Diary contains 120 pages and is useful for keeping track of the wines you encountered. There are other different covers styles available to suit your particular style and preference. Just look for our Brand on Amazon. Makes a great gift for your favorite wine connoisseur. With sections for all the key points you might want to jot down, this journal is perfect for keeping track of your favorite wines. You could bring this journal with you on your travels, keeping track of wines and as a great keepsake and memento to look back on when you return. Bring it with you to wine tastings, or your wine club, or simply keep nearby at home as you unwind with a new bottle or an old favorite. Each page has sections/space to record: Name of Wine Name of Winery Region Grapes Vintage Alcohol % Appearance Aroma Body Taste Finish Suggested Pairing Serving temperature Notes Final rating #winetasting #wine #winelover #vino #winelovers #winestagram #winetime #winery #instawine #redwine #wineoclock #sommelier #winelife #vin #wines #wineporn #whitewine #winecountry #vinho #instagood #winebar #wein #wineglass #cheers #winenight #wineblogger #food #winegeek #italianwine #bhfyp

Great Wine Made Simple
Great Wine Made Simple

Author: Andrea Robinson

Publisher: Clarkson Potter

Published: 2010-11-03

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 030788578X

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The updated edition of the classic introduction to wine for everyone, by Master Sommelier Andea Immer Robinson. Great Wine Made Simple established Andrea Immer Robinson as America’s favorite wine writer. Avoiding the traditional and confusingly vague wine language of “bouquet” and “nose,” it instead discussed wine in commonsense terms. Now, thoroughly revised, this edition lives up to its title by making selecting and enjoying wine truly straightforward. You will never again have to fear pricey bottles that don’t deliver, snobby wine waiters, foreign terminology, or encyclopedic restaurant wine lists. You’ll be able to buy or order wine with confidence—and get just the wine you want—by learning the “Big Six” basic styles (which comprise 80 percent of today’s top-selling wines), how they taste, how to read any wine label, and how to pick a wine off a restaurant menu. Ten new flavor maps show what to expect from climates around the world. A refreshing blend of in-depth knowledge and accessibility, Great Wine Made Simple is a welcome resource for those who are intrigued by wine but don’t know where to start and makes it easy to master the ins and outs of choosing a wine that you and your guests will love—on any budget.