Description
Explore the fascinating world of wine with this compelling read, perfect for both budding wine enthusiasts and seasoned connoisseurs. 'The Wine Savant' presents an engaging and opinionated journey through today's dynamic wine culture. This informative guide dives deep into contemporary wine trends, offering insights on everything from budget-friendly three-buck Chuck to prestigious Bordeaux selections.
In 'The Wine Savant', author Michael Steinberger tackles pressing questions that define a new era of wine appreciation. Why has California regained its spot as a wine powerhouse? What truly differentiates a top-rated 95-point wine from a 94-point selection? The book also unpacks the rising interest in Burgundy and the significance of biodynamic and natural wines, providing a comprehensive understanding of these topics for modern wine lovers.
With expert buying guides showcasing the New Kings of California and a curated list of the World's Great $25-and-Under Bottles, this book is essential for anyone looking to navigate the complex landscape of wine. Additionally, it covers food and wine pairings, ensuring that you can elevate your dining experiences with the perfect selection.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393349771
Year: 2014
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 208
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393349771
Year: 2014
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 208
Description:
A savvy and opinionated tour of the contemporary world of wine.
Today's dynamic wine culture calls for a different kind of wine book. The Wine Savant is just that: punchy, polemical, and brimming with insights to educate and entertain beginning wine drinkers and seasoned oenophiles alike.
Never has the wine world had so much to offer, and never have smart decisions about value, quality, grape, and season been so difficult to make. In The Wine Savant, Michael Steinberger tramps through the world of contemporary wine”from three-buck Chuck and bucket-list Bordeaux to bottle speculators and biodynamic wineries”to give the inside scoop on the key concerns facing the new generation of wine lovers:
Why is California suddenly cool again?
What™s really the difference between a 95-point wine and a 94-point wine?
Why is Burgundy ascendant and Bordeaux suddenly so passé?
What™s a biodynamic wine, what's a natural wine, and should you care?
Do food and wine pairings still matter?
Featuring expert buying guides”including the New Kings of California and the World's Great $25-and-Under Bottles”and tips on tough-to-pair cuisines like Indian and Japanese, The Wine Savant is the perfect guide to today's often-bewildering realm of choice: ferociously opinionated and committed body and soul to enjoying every glass.
In 'The Wine Savant', author Michael Steinberger tackles pressing questions that define a new era of wine appreciation. Why has California regained its spot as a wine powerhouse? What truly differentiates a top-rated 95-point wine from a 94-point selection? The book also unpacks the rising interest in Burgundy and the significance of biodynamic and natural wines, providing a comprehensive understanding of these topics for modern wine lovers.
With expert buying guides showcasing the New Kings of California and a curated list of the World's Great $25-and-Under Bottles, this book is essential for anyone looking to navigate the complex landscape of wine. Additionally, it covers food and wine pairings, ensuring that you can elevate your dining experiences with the perfect selection.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393349771
Year: 2014
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 208
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393349771
Year: 2014
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 208
Description:
A savvy and opinionated tour of the contemporary world of wine.
Today's dynamic wine culture calls for a different kind of wine book. The Wine Savant is just that: punchy, polemical, and brimming with insights to educate and entertain beginning wine drinkers and seasoned oenophiles alike.
Never has the wine world had so much to offer, and never have smart decisions about value, quality, grape, and season been so difficult to make. In The Wine Savant, Michael Steinberger tramps through the world of contemporary wine”from three-buck Chuck and bucket-list Bordeaux to bottle speculators and biodynamic wineries”to give the inside scoop on the key concerns facing the new generation of wine lovers:
Why is California suddenly cool again?
What™s really the difference between a 95-point wine and a 94-point wine?
Why is Burgundy ascendant and Bordeaux suddenly so passé?
What™s a biodynamic wine, what's a natural wine, and should you care?
Do food and wine pairings still matter?
Featuring expert buying guides”including the New Kings of California and the World's Great $25-and-Under Bottles”and tips on tough-to-pair cuisines like Indian and Japanese, The Wine Savant is the perfect guide to today's often-bewildering realm of choice: ferociously opinionated and committed body and soul to enjoying every glass.