Wine A Tasting Course: From Grape to Glass (English edition) by Marnie Old

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Learn to taste and appreciate wine with Wine A Tasting Course by Marnie Old. This visual and educational guide in English covers all the steps, from vine to glass: recognizing grape varieties, understanding styles, pairing wine with food. Accessible and illustrated, it is aimed at beginners as well as enthusiasts wishing to deepen their knowledge in wine tasting.

Author: Marnie Old
Language: English 🇬🇧

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Description

With Wine A Tasting Course: From Grape to Glass, the author Marnie Old, renowned sommelier and educator, offers a true complete wine tasting course. Accessible and clear, this book in English is designed as a gradual initiation that allows transitioning from the status of novice to that of informed connoisseur.

Thanks to a visual and playful approach, the reader learns to identify the Grape varieties (Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Grenache…), to decipher the styles and understand the differences between the Red wines and the white wines.

A pedagogical and visual guide

Each chapter is constructed intuitively, following the logic of those who are discovering wine:

first speak and exchange about wine,
then taste and recognize its aromas,
finally buy and choose with discernment.

The pages, richly illustrated, offer some infographics clear and "Did you know?" boxes that make the reading lively.

An immersion in tasting

Throughout the book, tasting practice exercises encourage the reader to experiment on their own. These activities guide step by step to refine their palate, recognize the balance between acidity, tannins, and sugar, and learn to detect aromas.

The book also focuses on:

the basics of the Winemaking,
the diversity of Wine regions,
the food and wine pairings,
and the myths often associated with tasting.

A book for all wine enthusiasts

Whether you are looking for a first manual to learn how to taste or you are seeking to give a refined gift, Wine A Tasting Course is a reference. It serves as an ideal companion for developing one's knowledge and fully enjoying the fascinating world of wine.