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The Instant Sommelier: Choosing Your Best Wine

Written by: Paul Wagner, The Great Courses
Narrated by: Paul Wagner
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You don’t have to master the entire repertoire of grapes, techniques, ingredients, variations, and other components to truly appreciate the wine you’re drinking. Simply armed with the senses you already have, an expert guide, and a glass of your favorite, you can learn how to better enjoy the wine you’re drinking, while at the same time gaining a deeper recognition for your own tastes.

There are nearly 150,000 wines for sale in the US market alone. And there are just as many books, articles, websites, and other resources instructing you on the plethora of ways to choose, drink, and enjoy wine. So, how do you cut through the clutter and find the best wines for you? Paul Wagner, an instructor for Napa Valley College’s Viticulture and Enology department, has spent the last 25 years helping people do just that. He’s dedicated his career to what he calls, “democratizing wine appreciation.” After spending years working in wineries, leading hundreds of tastings, and having hands-on experience in every aspect of the world of wine, he shares his deep and comprehensive wine knowledge through eight down-to-earth, practical, and accessible lessons in The Instant Sommelier: Choosing Your Best Wine, which will take the intimidation factor out of choosing, drinking, and enjoying wines. From swirl to finish, he’ll introduce you to the vocabulary you need to speak intelligently about wine and to understand what each term means when it comes to finding wines you’ll love.

Whether you enjoy drinking wine, want to learn more about wine, or you’re just curious what all the fuss is about, join Professor Wagner for this short course jam-packed with everything you need to know about wine on an everyday basis. All you need is a corkscrew, a couple of wine glasses, and an open mind when it comes to the wonderful world of wine.

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For anyone who likes a glass of wine.

This is truly an excellent listen. Very easy to understand, lots of fun and all the basic information you need to get started in the world of Wine! This is a must listen for anyone who likes a glass of wine. "Thank you Paul Wagner!"

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What a fantastic listen!

This book has 8 easy-to-follow lectures. You can tell how much Mr. Wagner loves wine and teaching others how to enjoy it as well - you can hear the passion in his voice. His voice is pleasant to listen to. He provides background for each of the wines he profiles and in its history in general. He also provides tips on how to confidently order it and taste it in the restaurant.
This has truly been a delightful book to listen to and I was sorry it ended so quickly.

Yes, I recommend this book to any one (or server) who wants to learn how to choose and enjoy wine as well.

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Very Informative and Interesting

A great lecture series for wine lovers interested in learning about different wine varietals, how wine is made, and even wine history.

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