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Is co-founder of Vault. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford University with a BA and MA in English and a JD from Stanford Law School. He designed and taught a course on the U.S. Supreme Court at Stanford University and has authored numerous books on career-related subjects. He is a member of näytä lisää the New York Bar. näytä vähemmän
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Oldman's Guide to Outsmarting Wine: 108 Ingenious Shortcuts to Navigate the World of Wine with Confidence and Style (2004) 140 kappaletta
Oldman's Brave New World of Wine: Pleasure, Value, and Adventure Beyond Wine's Usual Suspects (2010) 25 kappaletta
Internship Bible, 2001 Edition (Princeton Review: Student Advantage Guide: Internship Bible) (2000) 2 kappaletta
Internship Bible 2 kappaletta
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Surprisingly good and useful book. Not only good for beginners but likely to be useful to more experienced wine drinkers as well.
A readable but cursory look at wine. Very US-centric, so probably best as an introduction to wine for someone who plans to drink mostly American wine.
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When I came across this used copy on the first day that bookstores in our state were allowed to re-open, I picked it up.
I have found that this is an excellent refresher on wine appreciation without feeling dumbed-down. Sure, some people (those with 500-bottle cellars, maybe) might find this book too basic. Since this was published in 2004, some pricing information (not overly used in this book, however) might be out of date. Oldman intentionally avoided suggesting certain vintage years.
I appreciated Mark Oldman's suggestions and tips (such as #49 : Instead of Sauvignon Blanc, try Gewurztraminer).… (lisätietoja)