How to Sound Wine Smart: An Illustrated Guide

Learn how to talk like a pro when tasting wine with this fun, and funny, illustrated guide by James Beard Award–winning writer and wine professional Maryse Chevriere.

Have you ever been stumped in a restaurant, when the sommelier asks if you like a super lean Chablis or a grippy Nebbiolo? Or reading the descriptions in a wine store, hoping to figure out what a hint of red fruit and smoke on the finish of that bottle really means? That's where this book will save you.

How to Sound Wine Smart is a one-of-a-kind visual glossary that breaks down the complicated, often ridiculous-sounding language into its component parts. You'll learn terms to describe what's going on in a glass of wine—from its first impressions, aroma, flavor, acidity, texture and mouthfeel, to its faults and flaws—including sentences to impress people in real life.

Whether you're a longtime wine lover or a curious beginner, How to Sound Wine Smart is a necessary (and fun, and funny) reference. Learn what to say, and how to say it—and savor every sip along the way.