Rating: 5/5
Disclaimer: I received a free ecopy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I love the idea behind this series. It splits the table between white, rose, and red wines, working from fuller wines on the outside to lighter, more approachable wines in the center. Each wine on the table is given a brief overview, along with pairing ideas and suggestions for similar wine styles to try. The table itself is a great guide for different types to try. Each wine is going to share similarities to the ones above, below, and to either side.
There are some familiar grapes and styles presented here, but there were quite a few that I didn't recognize. It seemed like there was a focus on European wines. The author does mention certain types that are worth seeking out from other parts of the world though. I would have liked to have seen more American grapes represented. What the book presents is doing really well though and should give a good starting point for anyone looking to branch to different types of wine.
It also provides some great resources at the end of the book for anyone that wants to delve further into the world of wine. Some of these provide a much greater depth than this book seeks to cover.
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