The world of wine tasting has long been perceived as the preserve of a select few, surrounded in mystery and complex theories and rituals. In his own frank and inimatable style, Malcom Gluck strips wine tasting of its pomp and snobbery, showing how to sup with the best of them. Starting with the basics, such as how to spot a corked bottle and selecting the correct glass, he guides readers through each process one by one. Gluck emphasizes that wine tasting involves every single one of the senses, and only when the art of tuning these senses has been mastered can a wine be truly appreciated.