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Wine Folly

Wine Folly

A Visual Guide to the World of Wine

Summary

The essential guide for anyone looking to become more expert and the perfect gift for the oenophile in your life

A Fortnum & Mason Drink Book of the Year 2015

Red or white? Cabernet or Merlot? Medium or full-bodied?

Drinking great wine isn't hard, but finding a great wine is much easier when you understand the fundamentals.

Using visual infographics, charts and maps, the expert founders of Wine Folly have created the ultimate wine resource packed with countless facts, information and guidance.

From tips on which glasses to use, and easy-to-grasp flavour wheels for each wine type, to simple tasting and food-pairing notes, Wine Folly is a fascinating modern and colourful guide.

This accessible book will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to enjoy great wines in a whole new way.

Reviews

  • Become a true wine-tasting connoisseur with the aid of Wine Folly, and impress all your friends at your next dinner party
    Living North

About the authors

Justin Hammack

Justin Hammack is a founding patner of Wine Folly and leads conceptual development, interactive tools and marketplace branding.
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Madeline Puckette

Madeline Puckette is a sommelier and visual designer whose infographics have garnered an enthusiastic following from wine beginner to wine expert. Her work has been applied in organizations, including The Court of Master Sommeliers and the Guild of Sommeliers to help wine professionals learn.
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