Wine Isn't Rocket Science A Quick and Easy Guide to Understanding, Buying, Tasting, and Pairing Every Type of Wine

by Neiman, Ophelie; Varoutsikos, Yannis

• ISBN13: 9780316431309
• ISBN10: 0316431303
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2017-04-04
• Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal

Summary

This fully illustrated and highly informative guide is an exciting introduction to the world of wine for anyone who has ever wanted to learn but didn't know where to begin.

Rocket science is complicated, wine doesn't have to be! With information presented in an easy, illustrated style, and chock-full of the fool-proof and reliable knowledge of a seasoned oenophile, Wine Isn't Rocket Science is the guide you always wished existed. From how grapes are grown, harvested and turned into wine, to judging the color, aroma, and taste of the world's most popular varietals (wine made from a particular grape), to understanding terroir and feeling confident ordering and serving wine at any occasion, this book explains it all in the simplest possible way. Every page, every piece of information, and every detail is illustrated in charming and informative four-color drawings that explain concepts at a glance.

Includes detailed information on a vast array of varietals that will help transform a beginner into a connoisseur.

Author Biography

Ophelie Neiman is the author of the wine blog Miss GlouGlou. Hosted on the LeMonde website, it's one of the most popular wine blogs in France. Wine Isn't Rocket Science is her first book and it has been translated into eleven languages. She lives in France.

Yannis Varoutsikos is an illustrator and graphic designer. He is artistic director at Woll Beer and founder of the website Good Manners, which sells bags and accessories for men. He lives in France.