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How to Think and Drink Like the World's Top Wine Professionals A fascinating exploration of the inside world of sommeliers, sharing their unique perspectives, extensive expertise, and best stories.Rajat Parr's profound knowledge of wines, deep relationships with producers, and renowned tasting abilities have made him a legend in the business. As wine director for the Mina Group, Parr presides over the lists at some of the country's top restaurants. In Secrets of the Sommeliers, Parr and journalist Jordan Mackay present a fascinating portrait of the world's top wine professionals and their trade. The authors interviewed the elite of the sommelier community, and their colleagues' insights, recommendations, and entertaining stories are woven throughout, along with Parr's own takes on his profession and favorite winemakers and wines. Along the way, the authors give an immersion course in tasting and serving wine; share strategies for securing hard-to-find bottles at a good price and identifying value sweetspots among the many regions; and teach readers how to make inspired food pairings.Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House USA INC International Concepts
ISBN-139781580082983
eBay Product ID (ePID)18046633499
Product Key Features
Book TitleSecrets of the Sommeliers: How to Think and Drink like the World's Top Wine Professionals
AuthorRajat Parr, Jordan Mackay
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicAlcohol
Publication Year2010
Dimensions
Item Height236mm
Item Width195mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorRajat Parr, Jordan Mackay
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States