Wine Taster's Guide - by Joe Roberts (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Uncork your understanding of wine and develop your palate with 30 tasting lessons

Ever wish you were the one to confidently grab the wine list and make a fantastic choice for the table? Wine Taster's Guide is your step-by-step manual to understanding why different wines taste the way they do through 30 tastings. You'll learn how grape varieties, wine-making processes, and regional styles impact the wine you drink.

Find out how aging can affect the final flavor of a wine. Discover why swirling the wine in your glass will have a huge impact on what you smell. Before you know it, you'll be drinking and discussing wine like a sommelier at a winery in the French countryside.

The Wine Taster's Guide includes:

• Tasting 101--Learn about the science of how we perceive aroma and flavor as well as the steps of wine evaluations--look, swirl, smell, and taste.
• Regional wines--Head straight to the source with a chapter on the major wine regions of the world, including France, Italy, the United States, and others, plus wine-tasting suggestions that will introduce you to the styles they are known for.
• Pairings galore--What is wine without food? Learn how to partner like a pro, whether it's brie or blue cheese, steak, or sushi.

Learning everything there is to know about wine has never been more fun and easy than with the Wine Taster's Guide.

Review Quotes

"Bravo! Wine Taster's Guide is a perfect primer for both wine novices and learning enthusiasts. Joe's mastery of the topic, clarity of writing, well organized and thoughtful approach, and wit make its whole far greater than the sum of its parts--like a delicious cuvée from Bordeaux. A must-read for any aspiring wine lover." --Evan Goldstein, Master Sommelier and President of Full Circle Wine Solutions

"I've been writing about wine for two decades and Wine Taster's Guide is one of the best books I've seen in years. Appealingly brought to life with photos, maps, and tasty tips, it's a must-read for those who enjoy sipping and want to learn more. Covered with compelling precision from regional overviews to savvy wine picks and thoughtful tasting sessions, the overwhelming subject of wine is brought to life through Joe's wit and wisdom. Begin your tasting journey with this impressive book in one hand and a glass of delicious wine in the other." --Leslie Sbrocco, Author and PBS Television Host

"Joe breaks down the components of tasting wine in clear concise language, offering suggested tastings to help understand how it all works. He makes understanding wine simple with the Wine Taster's Guide." --Eric V. Orange, CEO and Founder of LocalWineEvents.com

About the Author

JOE ROBERTS is a writer, blogger, video personality, wine critic, and frequent wine competition judge whose work has appeared in publications as varied as Playboy.com and Parade. He is the host of the podcast 1winedude.com and the author of Wine Taster's Journal: Drink, Rate, Record, and Remember. He lives near Philadelphia with his daughter, Lorelai.