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A Hedonist in the Cellar: Adventures in Wine

In A Hedonist in the Cellar,Jay McInerney gathers more than five years' worth of essays and continues his exploration of what's new, what's enduring, and what's surprising-giving his palate a complete workout and the reader an indispensable, idiosyncratic guide to a world of almost infinite variety. Filled with delights oenophiles everywhere will savor, this is a collection driven not only by wine itself but also the people who make it.

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An entertaining, irresistible book that is essential for anyone enthralled by the myriad pleasures of wine.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 272 pages

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