{"product_id":"secrets-of-the-sommeliers-how-to-think-and-drink-like-the-worlds-top-wine-professionals-hardcover","title":"Secrets of the Sommeliers: How to Think and Drink Like the World's Top Wine Professionals - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRajat Parr\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJordan MacKay\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEd Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fascinating exploration of the inside world of sommeliers, sharing their unique perspectives, extensive expertise, and best stories. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRajat Parr's profound knowledge of wines, deep relationships with producers, and renowned tasting abilities have made him a legend in the business. As wine director for the Mina Group, Parr presides over the lists at some of the country's top restaurants. In \u003ci\u003eSecrets of the Sommeliers\u003c\/i\u003e, Parr and journalist Jordan Mackay present a fascinating portrait of the world's top wine professionals and their trade. The authors interviewed the elite of the sommelier community, and their colleagues' insights, recommendations, and entertaining stories are woven throughout, along with Parr's own takes on his profession and favorite winemakers and wines. Along the way, the authors give an immersion course in tasting and serving wine; share strategies for securing hard-to-find bottles at a good price and identifying value sweetspots among the many regions; and teach readers how to make inspired food pairings. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner - 2011 James Beard Cookbook Award - Beverage Category\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRAJAT PARR is the wine director of the 17-restaurant Mina Group, which includes properties in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, and Washington, DC. His program at the flagship restaurant in San Francisco holds a \u003ci\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/i\u003e Grand Award. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJORDAN MACKAY is the wine-and-spirits editor of \u003ci\u003e7x7\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and the author of \u003ci\u003ePassion for Pinot\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a regular contributor to the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and has written for \u003ci\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGourmet\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDecanter\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.06 x 9.26 x 7.66 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 19, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e James Beard Foundation Book Awards (2011)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51824403022112,"sku":"9781580082983","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0c1cb5d0634b3eae690530e965330bf2.webp?v=1781211557","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/secrets-of-the-sommeliers-how-to-think-and-drink-like-the-worlds-top-wine-professionals-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}