Vinology. Notes of a Professional Gourmet on the Best of Drinks and the Culture of Its Consumption

Wine and the culture of its consumption are complex subjects, often giving rise to many doubts. Why does wine sometimes taste unpleasant? How to choose quality wine, store it properly, and serve it at the table. How to recognize spoiled wine and stop... paying for it in restaurants? Understanding these and many other questions will be aided by the author of the book - a sommelier with many years of experience, who has studied the approaches of different schools and turned the process of wine consumption into a true art. After reading this book, you will learn to choose tasty wine based on any available budget. A dozen simple rules, plenty of life hacks, and the author's methodology for selecting wines based on products from New World countries - Chile, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the USA - will allow any reader to become a true connoisseur of this wonderful drink and a genuine wine gourmet.