This pocket guide to Jamie Goode’s philosophy divulges what you need to know (and what you don’t) about the world of wine.
Who will have the last word on wine, if not Jamie Goode? Over the last decade, Goode has embarked on almost nonstop travel through the world’s vineyards in an effort to understand the beautifully diverse and complicated world of wine. His hard-nosed pursuit of the most interesting stories to tell about wine has led us here, to The Goode Guide to Wine.
This book—a sort of manifesto—distills many of the observations, lessons, and opinions that have made Jamie Goode a renowned voice within the wine world. In a series of short, pithy, and often rather blunt chapters, he celebrates what is exciting and interesting about wine, asks how we could do things better, and points out some of the absurdities of wine culture. Jamie Goode has a distinct philosophy when it comes to wine, and he knows you may disagree; if you do, that means it’s working. The Goode Guide to Wine is a book designed to provoke and inspire in equal measure, encouraging the reader to be critical and to see the world of wine through fresh eyes.
Jamie Goode is a wine writer and lecturer. He has a national newspaper column, writes for many publications, and authors wineanorak.com, one of the top wine websites. His previous books include The Science of Wine, Flawless, and I Taste Red. He is based in London, UK.
"'A manifesto of sorts'? More like a sacred manuscript for the ages. Chock-full of the kind of fascinating insight and ideology that only 25 years of dedicated travel, study, and reflection can yield. The Goode Guide to Wine transports readers into the mind of one of the most forward-thinking wine writers of our time. And they won’t be disappointed."—Sam Harrop, Master of Wine, qualified winemaker, and independent winemaking consultant
"Jamie Goode knows a lot about wine and he is not afraid to tell you what he thinks. Agree or disagree as you wish, but Goode will make you think about what you drink and why. A revealing peek inside the complicated mind of one of the world's most respected wine experts."—Mike Veseth, author of Around the World in Eighty Wines
"Jamie Goode has written a highly original book that will open up wine discussions in new and necessary directions."—Felicity Carter, Editor-in-Chief, Meininger's Wine Business International
"An admirably forthright, lucid, rare, indeed unique, statement of values in wine. Highly personal but with the credibility of a respected professional wine writer who has the rare combination of a developed aesthetic sensibility and a scientific background, and who has tasted and traveled widely. Many of the contemporary and progressive ideas here will be familiar to many professionals in the wine world, but this may be the first time that so many of them have been brought together in this way, which is badly needed and long overdue."—Neil Beckett, editor of The World of Fine Wine
Praise for Flawless: Understanding Faults in Wine
"Mr. Goode is succinct and clear about how . . . various flaws are expressed in wines. This can be helpful to any wine lover who knows when a wine is not right, but doesn’t know exactly what is wrong."—Eric Asimov New York Times
"In Flawless Dr. Jamie Goode flips this paradigm on its head with his trademark rigor, transforming 'scary' scientific equations into highly accessible concepts to elucidate one of the most overlooked and misunderstood areas of wine quality. Flawless should be on the bookshelf of all ambitious and passionately curious wine professionals."—Sam Harrop MW, winemaker and coauthor of Authentic Wine: Toward Natural and Sustainable Winemaking
"A great contribution to wine knowledge.”—Dr. Brian Croser AO, winemaker and owner of Tapanappa Wines
Praise for I Taste Red: The Science of Tasting Wine
"Our five favorite liquor and wine books from 2016: An engaging read."—San Francisco Chronicle
"It's not often you read a book on wine that calls into question your grip on reality, your authenticity, your judgement, a whole lot of things that you believe about yourself, and then tells you that mostly your brain is trying to disregard information—including that of the wine you're trying to assess—rather than assimilate it. . . .This book is controversial, anti-establishment, ground-breaking."—JancisRobinson.com
"Copious and often complex scientific subjects are handled with Goode’s characteristic lightness of touch. Illustrative thought experiments and helpful summations aid the reader through the more difficult material. All that means that I Taste Red will amply reward both professionals and amateurs alike."—Decanter
"The book is superb. The topics covered are complex and, while presented in depth, are explained well for laypersons. This book should be read by every individual who tastes wine critically, produces wine, or simply enjoys wine's pleasures."—CHOICE
"The scientific understanding of the joy we experience in a great glass of wine is still in its infancy. But by the end of his fascinating book, a reader may well see, smell, and taste the world with a completely different perspective." —2016 Book of the Year—Wine & Spirits
248 pp.4 x 6
9780520342460$18.95|£15.99Hardcover
Sep 2020