Wine-Taster's Logic

The first part of this book encourages the reader to think about tasting and explores ideas such as balance, finish, aroma and tannin. It guides both new and experienced tasters through the many and various concepts behind wine-tasting. The second part is a practical guide to developing expertise, including discussions of how to select tasting glasses and how to decant wine properly. Illuminated with Pat Simon's reminiscences from an earlier age of the wine trade as well as an examination of new thinking in the currently developing world of wine, this search for a logical base for wine-tasting should help enhance the pleasure derived from wine by every reader.