This is the simplest guide to great wine. The objective is to have you focus on what you like, have fun, learn the basics, and saves tons of money by buying good wine at bargain prices. The audiobook starts off by emphasizing how you will save anxiety, time, and trouble too. The mystery is taken out of what wines to choose, how to do so simply on your own and at restaurants, while saving money at the same time—and, when necessary, how to impress those you wish to do so with.
The audiobook briefly addresses the history of wine in the US that led to all of the anxiety and issues that the Europeans don't have and how you can sidestep those problems. The most important practical section shows you how to create your short list of types of wine to select from, brands and price points within those that will work for you. There are brief tracks on the appropriate way to open bottles as well as an extensive section on core knowledge of wines: the basic 12 varieties and road map addressing each one and the types within each variety. How to deal with the so called experts, the value plateaus in wines, and a brief summary about how to stay focused on enjoying wine not being anxious about it.
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"I wasn't really interested in the "Feasting on Asphalt" series, until I learned that in this book Alton followed the Mississippi river from the Gulf of Mexico up to the headwaters in Minnesota. Turned out to be a pretty cool story. I want to try a Koolaid pickle now. "
— Nathan (4 out of 5 stars)
" I love Alton Brown on TV, and reading his words was like following him on his journey. Great read, wonderful pictures, and cannot wait to try some of the recipes. "
— Karrie, 4/13/2011" Fun travel memoir, with accessible recipes. "
— Claire, 4/8/2011" Christmas present from Trish. Can't wait to visit some of these sites. Loved reading this--Alton is a very funny man. "
— Diane, 1/19/2011" I may not be giving this book its due. Alton Brown has an interesting presence on the food channel and he narrates this journey up the Mississippi well. Until I can travel some of his path, and compare some of my experiences this judgment should be tabled. "
— HBalikov, 1/16/2011" A cookbook that's fun to read~! "
— Melissa, 7/15/2010" I have read this book 5 or 6 times and now I am reading it again! It is that good! Not the 'science-y' Alton Brown that I have come to love. Fabulous none the less. <br/>This is best described as half travel journal / half recipe book. I love it! "
— Megan, 12/24/2009" Not a great travel book, nor a great food book, and maybe one recipe out of forty worth trying out. I like the parameters: eat at places where the owner is in the kitchen cooking, places very different from the boring chain joint. "
— Mathew, 12/21/2009" This book made me want to get into my car, drive across the country and eat. Although, I'll pass on those Koolaid Pickles. "
— Jaime, 7/27/2009Deaver Brown is an author and entrepreneur. He is a graduate of Harvard Business School, and his books include Crucial Conversations, Presidential Wisdom, George Washington: Farewell Address, and numerous others.