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Grasping the Grape: Demystifying Grape Varieties to Help You Discover the Wines You Love Hardcover – August 20, 2019

by Maryse Chevriere (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 32 ratings
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Grasping the Grape is a guide to the world's most prominent and essential wine grapes. Striking a balance between practical information and approachable, conversational tone, author Maryse Chevriere goes varietal by varietal to provide an overview of the major wine-growing regions the grape is grown in, the wines they make, and their flavor profile and distinguishing characteristics.  The book also features supporting information like fun, cleverly designed infographics on how to read the world's major wine labels, a glossary that breaks down the essential technical and tasting terminology you need to know to speak wine, and an introductory guide to basic food and wine pairings. Essentially, think of this book as your pocket sommelier: the one-stop-shop for everything you need to know about what's in your glass.
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  1. Print length
    176 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Hardie Grant
  4. Publication date
    August 20, 2019
  5. Dimensions
    5.85 x 0.95 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1784882488
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1784882488
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'Grasping the Grape is an accessibly fun and beautifully designed journey into some of the wine world's favorite varieties.' -Marissa A. Ross, author of Wine. All The Time: The Casual Guide to Confident Drinking and wine editor of Bon Appétit

'In this friendly book, sommelier Maryse Chevriere welcomes wine beginners into the fold. If you're looking for an easy-to-digest guide to grape varieties that will help you learn what to expect when you're drinking wine, Grasping the Grape is a great place to start. If you've ever wished to have a handy sommelier around to suggest how you might train your palate to detect key elements like acid, body, and tannin, what you should eat while drinking a certain wine, or which other sorts of wines you might like to try next, you're in good hands here.' -Maggie Hoffman, author of Batch Cocktails: Make-Ahead Pitcher Drinks for Every Occasion and The One-Bottle Cocktail

About the Author

James Beard Award-winning humorist and certified sommelier Maryse Chevriere was most recently the Wine Director at Dominique Crenn's acclaimed San Francisco restaurant, Petit Crenn. She currently resides in Boston where she works in hospitality and continues to develop her popular @freshcutgardenhose account.

'Sommelier Maryse Chevriere has a not-so-secret identity. When she isn't pouring wine, she's reigning on Instagram as @freshcutgardenhose, the world's foremost visual interpreter of wine tasting notes.' -Food & Wine

'Maryse Chevriere illustrates, lampoons, and celebrates the excesses of winespeak via her @freshcutgardenhose Instagram account.' -Luke Sykora, Wine & Spirits Magazine

'Chevriere scours social media platforms such as Instagram, Vivino and Delectable for tips on wines that might be worthy additions to a wine list. And while most of us might read a wine description and wonder what the wine tastes like, Chevriere takes a different tack: She visualizes the description and puts pencil to paper, with surreal and witty results.' -Dave McIntyre, The Washington Post

'A US-based sommelier has struck a blow for clarity by creating a series of witty drawings to represent abstract wine descriptions.' -Darren Smith, The Drinks Business

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hardie Grant; Illustrated edition (August 20, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1784882488
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1784882488
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.85 x 0.95 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 32 ratings

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Yasmin
5.0 out of 5 stars Best wine book for people looking to learn more!
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2019
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I love this book! It's approachable, funny and easy-to-understand. Her tone is as if she were talking to a friend, which makes understanding and learning about wine enjoyable and not intimidating in the least! I've already learned so much and now keep it out as a reference for whenever I want to shop for wine. Plus, the illustrations are beautiful and it's so enjoyable to look through or have out when friends come over.
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Ali
5.0 out of 5 stars So accessible
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2022
My favorite wine book - unpretentious and fun
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lauren s.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun yet informative guide to all things vino
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2019
A lot of wine books are too heavy on information and can be dry and dense, but Grasping the Grape is a fun romp through the world of wine. I thought I already knew a lot about the subject matter but was pleasantly surprised by the content and read through the book in a single sitting. A great option for oenophiles and wine newbies alike!
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