The Sommelier's Guide to Wine, A Primer for Selecting, Serving, and Savoring Wine

Brian H. Smith

ISBN 10: 1579123317 / ISBN 13: 9781579123314

Published by Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, New York, New York, U.S.A., 2003

About this Item

N/none, 208 pp. Maroon colored cloth over boards with gold metal around tips; illustrated paper label adhered to upper which is creased; gilt text on spine; two barcode stickers on lower. Interior pages clean, unmarked. Remainder mark on tail edge. 9 1/2"x 4 3/4" Binding is straight and tight.

Seller Inventory # 015183

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Sommelier's Guide to Wine, A Primer for Selecting, Serving, and Savoring Wine
• Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, New York, New York, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1579123317
• ISBN 13: 9781579123314
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Photographs, Drawings and Maps
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

About this title

Synopsis

This updated and revised edition is the essential guide for aspiring wine connoisseurs who are seeking the knowledge and confidence of a C.I.A. wine professional.

Written by a leading wine educator from the esteemed Culinary Institute of America, The Sommelier's Guide to Wine is an engaging, in-depth introduction to the often-intimidating world of wine.

This fully updated guide provides a basic text for wine aficionados. Created in a handy size and format, it gives wine lovers the confidence and savvy to navigate the wine list in a restaurant or the aisles of the local wine store. Foodies, wine expert wannabes, wait staff, and wine lovers alike can learn how to present, serve, drink, and store wine just like a sommelier. The guidebook explains different wine styles, grape types, wine regions, and includes tips on how to properly pair wines with specific foods. Learn about all the new wine trends, too.

It's the perfect introduction to the complex world of wines.

About the Author

Born in London, Brian H. Smith was educated and worked in the wine trade in England before moving to the United States. He has taught and lectured extensively here and abroad, and for the past 15 years has been one of the leading wine educators at the renowned Culinary Institute of America. He is the co-author of Exploring Wine: The Culinary Institute of America's Complete Guide to Wines of the World (2001). He lives in Kingston, New York.