"The Search for Good Wine" is a highly entertaining and
informative book on all aspects of wine and its consumption by
nationally-syndicated wine columnist John Hailman, author of the
critically-acclaimed "Thomas Jefferson on Wine" (2006). Hailman
explores the wine-drinking experiences and tastes of famous
wine-lovers from jolly Ben Franklin and the surprisingly
enthusiastic George Washington to Julius Caesar, Sherlock Holmes,
and Ernest Hemingway among numerous other famous figures. Hailman
also recounts in fascinating detail the exotic life of the founder
of the California wine industry, Hungarian Agoston Haraszthy, who
introduced Zinfindel to the U.S.
Hailman gives calm and reliable guidance on how to deal with
snobby wine waiters and how to choose the best wine books and
travel guides. He simplifies the ABCs of wine-grape types from the
delicate pinot noirs of Oregon to the robust malbecs of Argentina
and from the vibrant new whites of Spain to the great reds (old and
new) of Italy. The entire book is dedicated to finding values in
wine. As Hailman says, "Everyone always wants to know one basic
thing: How can you get the best possible wine for the lowest
possible price?" His new book is highly practical and effective in
answering that eternal question and many more about wine.
A judge at the top international wine competitions for over
thirty years, Hailman examines those experiences and the value of
"blind" tastings. He gives insightful tips on how to select a good
wine store, how to decipher wine labels and wine lists, and even
how to extract unruly champagne corks without crippling yourself or
others. Hailman simplifies wine jargon and effectively demystifies
the culture of wine fascination, restoring the consumption of wine
to the natural pleasure it really should be.
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