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A First Course In Wine: From Grape To Glass

Whether you enjoy the occasional glass of wine or you like to have one every night with dinner, Dan Amatuzzi's A First Course in Wine will provide you with everything you need to know about how to smell, taste, and enjoy fine wines. With stunning imagery and helpful diagrams throughout, you'll learn:-the science behind winemaking-how to interpret wine labels without stress-how to identify flavors in your wine-how to pair wines with foods-what to look for on restaurant wine lists-glossary of terms and a pronunciation guide-detailed information about vineyards and moreLife is too short for wine you won't enjoy. Once you've taken this first course, you will read your restaurant's wine list with confidence and browse through the wine selection at your store with the knowledge that you're going to walk home with the perfect wine in hand. Dan Amatuzzi was the wine director at Mario Batali's OTTO before he became Eataly's beverage director. He studied wine production in Florence and was chosen to Zagat's inaugural class of New York's rising "30 under 30" culinary stars.

Hardcover: 224 pages

Publisher: Race Point Publishing (October 1, 2013)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1937994139

ISBN-13: 978-1937994136

Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 1 x 10.5 inches

Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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I was hooked from the first page! The preface by Mario Batali & subsequent introduction by Amatuzzi were so well written, I knew this book wasn't just one I would flip through & forget. It is informative but unpretentious, chock full of stunning imagery & will make you want to visit a vineyard asap! Lovely book, I highly recommend you buy it for yourself or as a gift to anyone who is looking to learn more about wine.

If you are a novice in the world of wine who is interested in learning more about the juice but has an aversion to textbook-style manuals, Amatuzzi's "A First Course in Wine" may be the right choice for you. The book is aesthetically pleasing and unforgettably vivid; it's printed on beautiful paper and features stunning photography. More importantly, the writing is refreshing. The author choose a style of delivery that resembles a casual conversation with a good friend over a glass of wine. He manages to remain reliable and accurate without sounding snooty or self-important.The book starts with introducing grape varieties and explaining the basics of viticulture and the winemaking process. The next part discusses the enjoyment of wine, such as evaluating, tasting, pairing food and wine, decanting and aging wines, and some advice on how to buy. The final and lengthiest part explores the wines of the world: Old World and New World white wines, Old World and New World red wines, sparkling wines, dessert wines, and fortified wines. The book concludes with a glossary where the most important wine terminology is explained.I had the privilege to meet and learn from Dan in person and his teaching style echoed his writing: done with skill and passion, seasoned with a dash of humor. Reading his book is almost as good as the personal encounter.If you are looking for an introductory book with a bit more depth and detail, I'd recommend Jancis Robinson's Wine Course and if you are interested in the intricacies of tasting check out Michael Schuster's Essential Winetasting. But if you want something light, refreshing and approachable like a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, check out "A First Course in Wine" and you won't be disappointed. What's the worst thing that could happen? You may get thirsty for more...

Well written for those looking for a basic understand of wine from A to Z. Lovely photos, and nice content

This book is lovely! Came in pristine condition and just a beautiful book to behold. Thank you.

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