**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.
