White or Red: It’s All in Your Head
A Crisp and Refreshing Book about Wine
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I take wine for what it really is and talk about what the majority of wine drinkers want to talk about. There are innumerable books about wine, some of them very technical. I don’t intend to get overly technical in this book. Wine appreciation needs to be fun and casual, not intimidating. Many of the stories I share in this book come from the most common themes from my recent travels and discussions. I included some history and background information for curious consumers, but if you want to go straight to the practical application stuff and start at Part Two, it won’t hurt my feelings. Ultimately, a fine wine is about much more than grape juice. Regardless of when or where–at a cocktail hour, a wedding, a birthday party, or just a dinner with friends and family–wine is shared, and sharing is community. For me, there is nothing better than watching people raise their glasses, wish each other good health, and enjoy one of my wines. In these moments I feel a great sense of accomplishment for helping to facilitate enjoyment and friendship. I hope that you, too, feel a sense of community as you learn more about the drink that brings so many people together. Raise your glass, and let’s savor this wine journey together.
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About the Book
Chris Milliken offers his readers a casual, fun introduction to appreciating wine. For Chris—who has traveled the globe and enjoyed good food and wine with clients, friends, and family—wine is something to be shared, to facilitate friendship and community. The first part of this book offers a brief history of wine and introduces the reader to types of grapes and the wines they produce, wine regions, and the winemaking process from vine to glass. And Chris doesn’t mind if you skip this background information and head directly to the practical application of this knowledge found in Part Two. Readers are encouraged to develop their own wine palate by discovering new wines to try and enjoy. There are lots of information here about where to find good wine at any price point and how to pair wine with food from Chris’s viewpoint as a chef, sommelier, and winemaker. Part III discusses the accouterments of wine consumption and storage and offers advice on creating a wine survival kit. Finally, Chris teaches readers how to evaluate wine like a pro and order wine in a restaurant without anxiety. Writing in a conversational, accessible style, Chris Milliken is the perfect companion on a delightful journey into the world of wine.
About the Author
Chris Milliken is a food and wine personality from the Midwest. As a personal chef and wine consultant, Chris has travelled the world, catering to the rich and famous. He loves designing wines for PengWine, the friendly and famed Chilean wine he cofounded in 2004. Chris lives in Singapore with his family.