Journalist and hobbyist drinker, Bianca Bosker, initially knew little about wine until she stumbled upon a world dominated by elite sommeliers obsessed with flavour. Intrigued by their passion and almost supernatural tasting abilities, she embarked on a journey to understand their obsession, exploring whether she could become a “cork dork” herself.
Through a mixture of humour, curiosity, and scepticism, Bosker investigates this unique culture by looking into underground tasting groups, high-end New York City restaurants, mass-market wine factories in California, and even employing neuroscience technology. Her quest to understand the importance of wine leads to discoveries that might change the way you perceive wine.
This book was an immediate hit, becoming an Instant New York Times Bestseller and selected as a New York Times Critics’ Pick.
I enjoyed this book and learnt a lot along the way. One of the few books I will have to read again.
