Description: "Chapters on Wine Lists, Purchasing and Storage, and Wine Service go a long way to addressing the needs and questions of service professionals and wine customers alike. There is no other book that simultaneously serves both the public and the profession-Exploring Wine makes that leap with grace and style." Marvin R. Shanken Editor and Publisher, Wine Spectator, New York, New York "Exploring Wine is a stunning volume, the book is distinctive for its comprehensive analysis of the subject matter, the voluminous amount of insightful information and its organizational structure." Robin Insley Communications Director, Oldways Preservation & Exchange Trust, Boston, Massachusetts "Exploring Wine is ideal reading for all professionals who do not work in wine production but must understand its sommeliers, waitstaff, and retailers." Aldo Vacca Export Manager, Produttori Del Barbaresco, Barbaresco, Italy "Exploring Wine is an excellent reference work for any level of appreciation or business." Bob Betz Vice President, Enology Research and Education, Stimson Lane Vineyards & Estates/Ch'teau Ste. Michelle, Seattle, Washington "The chapters on Wine and Food and Wine and Health!!! Everyone wants to know more about these two subjects. Exploring Wine wins handily over any other in its intense treatment of these topics." Sharron McCarthy President, McCarthy Associates, New York, New York "Today's consumer spends a great deal of time entertaining in restaurants for business or pleasure. The authors understand the value of a sommelier to an establishment. I wish more restaurateurs and consumers had this understanding." Daniel Johnnes Wine Director, Montrachet, Nobu, Tribeca Grill, and Layla Author of Daniel Johnnes Top 200 Wines, New York, New York

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