Wine Simple

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.