Wine Maniac. A wine-fueled adventure in the company of obsessed sommeliers, passionate collectors, and quirky scientists who know how to live with taste

A professional journalist and a complete amateur in the consumption of alcoholic beverages, Bianca Bosker knew almost nothing about wine until she discovered an alternative universe where taste reigns supreme—the world of sommeliers dedicated their lives to the pursuit of aromas. Struck by their passion and almost superhuman sensitivity, she decides to understand what drives their obsession and whether she can become a wine maniac herself. With boundless curiosity, a sense of humor, and a healthy dose of skepticism, Bosker draws readers into underground tasting groups, upscale restaurants in New York City, California wineries, and even inside an fMRI machine, trying to find the answer to the most important question: why does wine create such excitement?

Her discoveries will forever change your relationship with this drink—and perhaps your life.