How to Love Wine: A Memoir and Manifesto

Eric Asimov, the acclaimed chief wine critic for the , has written a beautiful and thought-provoking combination memoir and manifesto, . With charm, wit, and intelligence, Asimov tells how he went from writing beer reviews for his high school newspaper on Long Island to the most coveted job in the industry. He evaluates the current wine culture, discussing trends both interesting and alarming, and celebrates the extraordinary pleasures of wine while, at the same time, questioning the conventional wisdom about wine. Whether you're a connoisseur or a novice, already love wine or want to know it better, is the book for you.