{"product_id":"wine-in-words-notes-for-better-drinking","title":"Wine in Words: Notes for Better Drinking","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelectably brief essays that tell you only what you need to know to enjoy wine. There are wine encyclopedias  bibles  and guidesthis is not one of those books. It doesnt contain everything  just the really important stuff: the truly key wines  grapes  regions; tips about wine buying  aging  and storage; and useful explanations about tasting notes and whether or not vintages really matter. In short  this book covers the real absolutes that you need to know about wine.With the pithy wit that readers of her columns have come to expect  Lettie Teague breaks down the stumbling blocks that often intimidate us and clears up the myths that cloud our understanding. A series of mini-essays cover the essentials in a fun  omnibus fashion. The tone is sometimes irreverent  sometimes opinionated  but always practical. For instance  there are entries such as \"The Unbearable Oakiness of Being \" \"Can Wedding Wine Be Good \" and \"Why You Really Need Only One Glass.\" Other entries may provoke some lively debate  such as \"Men Are from Cab  Women Are from Moscato\" and \"In Defense of Wine Snobs.\" The opposite of a didactic textbook  this volume is not meant to be read from start to finish. Instead  like wine itself  it encourages small contemplative sips. It is a companion for the modern taster  a concise and curated collection of tidbits to satisfy anyone with a lively curiosity and palate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948027965493,"sku":"ByrdShop_0847845435","price":44.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780847845439.jpg?v=1770034320","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/wine-in-words-notes-for-better-drinking","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}