Synopses & Reviews
Whether it's time to expand one's horizons, impress clients, or introduce the better half to that new wine bar down the street, this ideal wine guide is a friendly, arm-around-the-shoulder wine primer that educates and enlightens from a beer drinker's point of view. With no arcane disquisition or convoluted wine writing, the book offers a witty, easy-going explanation of wine styles and varietals, tasting and scoring techniques, an introduction to the major international wine regions, and inside tips for buying or selecting the perfect wine for any occasion, all in clear, concise language. Infused with nuggets of beer lore, the keys to understanding winespeak, and much more, the guide offers an enjoyable and surprisingly informative take on the wonderful world of wine.
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"Though shelves creak under the weight of wine books, heres a welcome addition thats relaxed, inviting and intelligent. A sweet, bright humor pervades the book, as Laughren makes wine tasting sound like fun rather than an opportunity to embarrass yourself. Hes like a knowledgeable friend who doesnt wear it on his sleeve. Cheers to this spirited, perceptive guide." —Kirkus, starred review
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"This book is not just for beer drinkers. Full of useful information, it is perfect for anyone looking to improve his or her wine knowledge. Laughren covers all of the basics of enjoying wine like a pro . . . a ton of specificity . . . it is insanely useful . . . full of interesting, useful information for selecting, smelling, tasting, and, yes, enjoying wine." —City Book Review/San Francisco Book Review
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"Quick tutorials and in-depth details of both the similarities and differences between beer and wine . . . The editing is superior, what a pleasure! And the witticisms scattered throughout are unfettered by editorial rules. It is just beautiful stuff, a book that I would gladly share with my beer-drinker cronies while keeping a copy stashed away for myself.” —Readers Favorite Review
Synopsis
A Kirkus 2013 Indie Book of the Year. Are you ready to learn more about wine and beer? About how to become a wine expert without really trying? Is it finally time to expand your horizons, learn what you need to know about wine, impress some clients, or introduce your better half to that new wine bar down the street? If so, here's the ideal wine guide. A Beer Drinker's Guide to Knowing and Enjoying Fine Wine is a friendly, arm-around-the-shoulder wine primer that educates and enlightens from a beer drinker's point of view. You will find no geeky disquisition or convoluted wine writing here, just a relaxed, easy-going explanation of styles and varietals, wine tasting and scoring, major wine regions and inside tips for buying or selecting the perfect bottle. Infused with nuggets of beer lore, the keys to understanding winespeak, and much more. Enjoy this light-hearted, yet surprisingly informative and educational look at the delicious world of fine wine.
About the Author
Jim Laughren, CWE, is a wine expert and consultant—and novice beer aficionado—with more than 30 years experience sampling and acquiring fine wines. He is the former president of a wine importer and distributor, and has toured the wine regions of Europe, South America, and the United States. He appears frequently on various ABC, CBS, Fox, and NPR radio programs and is a regular wine and beverage contributor to The Huffington Post. He lives in Portland, Oregon.