Michael Broadbent, Master of Wine is one of the world's most meticulous and respected tasters of wine. Here he distills his unrivalled expertise, knowledge and boundless enthusiasm into this compact work, opening up the world of experts to the most inexperienced of novices. This classic guide explains how to taste and appreciate wine systematically and professionally, examines why wines look, smell and taste different, describes each grape variety and profiles in depth major regional characteristics. In addition, Broadbent provides a full glossary of tasting terms, recommends vintages and suggests how to organize a tasting. For those who seek to deepen their understanding of wine, this volume is indipensable.
Cartoons offer a satiric look at pretentious phrases used to describe wines by humorously assigning those characteristics to people
Easy to understand, jargon-free and full of fun infographics, this no-nonsense book will help you to appreciate enjoying wine in everyday life, exploring talking, tasting and buying wine, before then covering grape varieties and regions.
Etiquette for Wine Lovers
Clearly divided into theory and practise, this workbook first provides all the information you need before you put it into practise.
Wine: A Tasting Course
A Wine Tasting Course: The Practical Way to Know and Enjoy Wine