From grape to glass, this highly readable, charmingly illustrated guide will teach you everything you need to know to enjoy wine.
Grant Reynoldsis an award-winning sommelier, included in Forbes's
30 Under 30 in 2017 and named Wine & Spirits' Best New Sommelier in
2013. He is the owner of the wine shop Parcelle and is a partner in
the New York City restaurants Charlie Bird, Pasquale Jones, and
Legacy Records. Grant has been featured in Bon Appétit, GQ, Condé
Nast Traveler, and Vogue, and he has written about wine for Vanity
Fair.
Chris Stang is the cofounder and CEO of The Infatuation, one of the
fastest growing restaurant discovery platforms in the world. He has
served as the architect of the brand's editorial voice and creative
vision since the company's inception in 2009, developing a
dedicated audience of millions who turn to The Infatuation for
useful, relatable, and entertaining restaurant recommendations.
Chris was nominated in 2015 for a James Beard Award for Humor
Writing, and in 2019 the Financial Times called him "arguably the
most influential restaurant reviewer in America." His favorite word
from that quote is "arguably."
“Delightful, whimsical.”—The Washington Post
“Grant and Chris have guided my way around wine and food for years.
Now, with their user-fun and -friendly book, readers will get a
basic working knowledge in picking a delicious wine, effortlessly.
How to Drink Wine is the perfect gift for anyone who is
wine-illiterate, which is almost everyone I know.” —Jessica
Seinfeld, author of Food Swings
“I tore through the book. It offered very actionable tips.”—Bill
Bradley, GQ
“Grant and Chris know great wine. They also understand that great
wine is about good living; it enrichens friendships, enlivens
conversations, and rounds life’s rough edges. Do yourself a favor
and let them tell you about it.” —Dan Keeling, cofounder and editor
of Noble Rot
“A great resource for anyone who loves wine. The book reveals many
everyday secrets of wine we take for granted. A must-buy!” —Rajat
Parr, author of The Sommelier’s Atlas of Taste
“How many times have you sat down for dinner with friends after a
long day with your mouth watering, waiting to imbibe a glass of
wine while they waxed not so eloquently about different wines that
you know nothing about? Grant and Chris are like the masterful DJ
you hear spinning at a party and make you ask, ‘How come when I
play records it doesn’t sound as good?’ But they are not just doing
it—they are showing you how, too. How to Drink Wine demystifies
this topic, taking out the BS and replacing it with fun.” —Mike D,
the Beastie Boys
“Oenophiles Grant Reynolds and Chris Stang put highfalutin
sommelier-speak into casual terms you’d actually use with friends,
so that you can shop like a pro.”—Martha Stewart Living
“Demystifies how to taste wine . . . and how to pair it with your
life, not your dish.”—The Mercury News
“How to Drink Wine is not going to make you an immediate
expert, but it will help you understand the fundamentals and give
you enough knowledge to begin to incorporate wine into your
life.”—Fortune
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