Wine Service for Wait Staff and Wine Lovers

Rick Jelovsek
Outskirts Press (2010)
ISBN 9781432762469
Reviewed by Irene Watson for Reader Views (09/10)

 

I have to admit that I knew very little about wine until I reviewed “Wine Service for Wait Staff and Wine Lovers.”  I drink wine and know what I like, but I’ve never taken the time to understand it.  I thought this book would help me out and, I must say, it didn’t disappoint.

Rick Jelovsek claims “...retail wine stores and grocery stores where wine is sold, 80% of wine is sold to females. Women are more likely to be wine drinkers than men.”  I found this interesting because in my experience it seems that my male friends have more knowledge about wine selections than my female friends.  However, this is about purchasing, not knowledge.

Jelovsek’s writing is very concise and clear.  He explains storing, serving temperature, choosing glassware, bottle and cork observation, pouring, decantation, aeration, and refilling. As well, he covers tasting, grape flavors and aromas, and food pairing. 

For me, “Wine Service for Wait Staff and Wine Lovers” gave me a basic understanding.  This book is intended for restaurant wait staff, wine industry sales personnel, and, of course, the people like me; wine lovers.  This is certainly a book that I will keep for reference and will use it regularly.  In fact, it spiked my interest to the point that I’m searching out wine appreciation classes.  “Wine Service for Wait Staff and Wine Lovers” by Rick Jelovsek would make a great addition to a wine gift basket.

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