Cork Dork: A Wine-Fuelled Journey into the Art of Sommeliers and the Science of Taste

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And then, confidently, she announced that the wine was from Maharashtra, India, and was a 2011 vintage made from Chenin Blanc grapes. Laws say if one objection is made to an application, the matter must be decided by committee and the bar closed its doors while it waited for a decision. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. Our goal is to give each guest a relaxing atmosphere, a dorky education, but mostly a fun and delicious experience.

Do ignore the subtitle, which is filled with about as many additives as your average plonk, and every bit as cloying. And one of the things that I hope to do with the book is to show people how to taste for themselves, because I think that is a much stronger foundation to create thoughtful drinkers than to say, ‘This is good wine, and this isn’t.ACT Contact / FAQ About Events / Videos Merch / Subs Sign in/up Cork Dork : A Wine-Fuelled Journey into the Art of Sommeliers and the Science of Taste Bosker, Bianca More by this author. She also set her sights on an ambitious goal: passing the Certified Sommelier Exam, the industry standard for becoming a respected sommelier. This wine has a creamy mouth feel but also packs wonderful acidity with green apple and citrus flavors.

Cork Dork is a brilliant feat of screwball participatory journalism and Bianca Bosker is a gonzo nerd prodigy. In this book, readers will follow Bianca Bosker, a journalist taking a year and a half journey to learn and live the life of wine. Settle down with a glass of wine and savor this rollicking and lively tale of Bianca Bosker’s journey from rank amateur to ‘cork dork.However, if the reader isn't interested in delving that deeply into the science of it all, those parts can be easily skimmed to get to the juicy bits. An informative and riveting read that doesn’t take itself too seriously—a much needed dose of reality the wine world could benefit from. The resulting book is a delightful blend of science, memoir and encounters with people who are deadly serious about wine. As fresh and fun as a Wachau Riesling…packed with helpful information, wrapped in honest inquiry, and slathered with humor and wit. If you have wondered about the mysteries of wine, and the airs of people who claim to know something about it, Cork Dork is essential reading.