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The Wine Snob's Dictionary: An Essential Lexicon of Oenological Knowledge
written by David Kamp, David Lynch
Studio : Broadway
by Broadway
Release Date : 2008-10-14
Publisher : Broadway
Released : 2008-10-14
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780767926928
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 9 reviews)
List Price : $12.95
Our Price : $7.23
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A nicely structured, lightly acidic addition to the handy Snob’s Dictionary series, decoding the baffling world of winespeak from A to Z.
Wine Snob. The very phrase seems redundant, doesn't it? When faced with this snobbiest of snobberies, the civilian wine enthusiast needs the help of savvy translators like David Kamp and David Lynch. Their Wine Snob’s Dictionary delivers witty explication of both old-school oeno-obsessions (What's claret? Who's Michael Broadbent?) and such new-wave terms as "malolactic fermentation" and "fruit bomb." Among the other things Kamp and Lynch demystify:
Finish: the Snob code-term for "aftertaste." (Robert Parker includes the stopwatch-measured length of a wine's finish in his ratings.)
Meritage: an American wine classification that rhymes with "heritage," and should NEVER be pronounced "meri-TAHJ."
Terroir: that elusive quality of vineyard soil that has sommeliers talking of "gunflint," "leather," and "candied fruits"
Featuring ripe, luscious, full-bodied illustrations by Snob's Dictionary stalwart Ross MacDonald, The Wine Snob’s Dictionary is as heady and sparkling as a vintage Taittinger, only much less expensive... and much more giggle-inducing. Cheers! |
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hilarious and informative |
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I read this in two sittings and not only did I learn a whole bunch of wine terminology but I couldn't stop laughing the whole time. How refreshing to read a book that gives us ordinary folk a crack at understanding the beauty of wine. Kudos to Mr. Lynch and Mr. Kamp! |
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David Kamp does it again! |
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Once again David Kamp delivers a clever, funny and enchanting book. The Wine Snob's Dictionary is the perfect gift! |
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Cheers! |
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Genuinely useful information that cleverly poses as simple humorous entertainment. This is another successful pairing for Mr. Kamp. |
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Food Snobs who need wine help |
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We are food snobs but do not know enough about wine. This book elevates us to the perfect wine/food snob duo. It is the go to book for all dinner parties. |
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A MUST HAVE!!! |
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This book is a must have, whether you are an obsessed fan of wine, or the casual drinker who always wanted to learn more. And with the holidays around the corner, this would make an excellent gift! |
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