Includes index

About Aldo -- Why we need another wine book -- How this book works -- What is wine, anyway?. How wine is made -- Key winemaking styles -- Key varietals -- Key winemaking regions -- Let's talk about natural wine -- How to drink. How to taste wine (and form an opinion) -- Suggested wines by preferences, moods & occasions -- Buying & ordering wine -- Wine at home -- How to evolve your palate. Building a flavor library -- Next-level wine tasting -- Age matters -- Resources -- Wine + food. How to make a perfect pairing -- Wine meet food: the essential pairing matrix -- Epilogue. The ultimate lesson in humility: learning how to make wine