Becoming a Sommelier, Rosie Schaap
Becoming a Sommelier, Rosie Schaap
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Becoming a Sommelier

Author: Rosie Schaap

Narrator: Andi Arndt

Unabridged: 2 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/03/2019


Synopsis

“If you are curious about life as a sommelier, this charming book makes an easy, nutritious appetizer.” —The New York Times

An illuminating guide to a career as a sommelier written by acclaimed food and drink writer Rosie Schaap and based on the real-life experiences of experts in the field—essential reading for anyone considering a path to this profession.

Wine is a pleasure, and in its pursuit there should be no snobbery. The sommelier is there to help, to teach, to guide. Acclaimed food and drink writer Rosie Schaap profiles two renowned sommeliers to offer a candid portrait of this profession. Learn the job from Amanda Smeltz, a poet and wine director in New York, and Roger Dagorn, a James Beard Award–winning Master Sommelier. From starting in the cellar, grueling certification exams, to tastings and dinner service, Becoming a Sommelier is an invaluable introduction to this dream job.

About Rosie Schaap

Rosie Schaap is the author of Drinking with Men: A Memoir. She is the former “Drink” columnist for The New York Times Magazine, and has also contributed to Lucky Peach, Saveur, The New York Times Book Review, Travel + Leisure, and This American Life. She was previously and variously employed as a community organizer, an editor, a manager of homeless shelters, and, for many years, a bartender.


Reviews

Goodreads review by January

This is a great book for all wine lovers at all levels. Even if you don't want to become a Sommelier, it's still fun to learn about wine!......more

Goodreads review by Julia

Short and sweet little book that profiles two well known sommeliers, how they got to where they are, what their day to day typically looks like, and what personality traits it takes to be successful in this field. A book that made me hungry for good food and wine, and want to learn more about food p......more

Goodreads review by Joel

3.5 stars. Was expecting more of an intro to wines and sommelier work, but this was about two highly esteemed, yet very different, sommeliers and how they came to be. Lots of good advice and insights sprinkled in, but I was hoping to learn more details about specific grapes/regions/etc. and less abo......more