How to Love Wine: A Memoir and Manifesto by Eric Asimov
(William Morrow, October 2012)
In this love story to wine, New York Times columnist and wine critic Eric Asimov dispels many
myths about wine and tries to lessen wine anxiety, talking about how easy wine
can be and how the love for it can slowly creep up until you find yourself
pontificating about the bouquet of a wine of the mouth feel and top notes of
berry. Asimov gives sound advice to
novices and experts alike, suggesting to start drinking what you can afford and
slowly learn more about each varietal, offering notes on grapes and terroir
(the climate, environment and soil in which grapes are grown). Asimov talks not only about his love of wine
and his time as a wine critic, but about his journey in journalism, including
anecdotes about his earlier career. As
he tries to demystify the wine culture, he keeps in mind that wine is many
times a subjective thing and you should drink what you like, critics be
damned. A fascinating, and personal look
into one man’s love affair with wine.
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