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The Cynic's Guide to Wine
Hardcover
Publisher Price: $35.00
ISBN13: 9781917084635
Publisher: Academie Du Vin Library
Published: Mar 31 2025
Pages: 240
Weight: 2.10
Height: 1.00 Width: 7.60 Depth: 9.20
Language: English
If you've ever felt lost in a swirl of wine jargon, The Cynic's Guide to Wine is the breath of fresh air you've been waiting for. This isn't just another wine book--it's a sharp, witty, science-driven exploration of what's really happening in your glass.
Sunny Hodge peels back the pretentious layers of the wine world and gives readers real, bite-sized insights grounded in wine science, horticulture, botany and sensory perception.
What makes this wine book different:
- No pretentious talk - Say goodbye to intimidating terminology. This wine book explains the concepts clearly, without assuming prior knowledge.
- Backed by real wine science - Explore the facts behind flavour--from soil composition to fermentation - based on real scientific principles.
- Designed for modern readers - Information is broken down into engaging, digestible sections. Ideal for curious readers who want to understand wine, not just drink it
- Refreshingly honest - Challenges the myths and marketing behind the wine industry.
If you've ever questioned what you're told about terroir, vintage, or tasting notes--this book is for you.
The perfect gift for wine loversLooking for unique wine gifts? The Cynic's Guide to Wine makes a thoughtful gift for:
- Wine beginners and students
- Food and drink enthusiasts
- Science lovers and skeptics
- Wine professionals
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