THE SOMMELIER'S ATLAS OF TASTE A Field Guide to the Great Wines of Europe

Narrating with the careful French pronunciations one would expect, P.J. Ochlan is spirited (pun intended), sunny, affirmative, consistent, and professionally workmanlike in this detailed, thoroughly researched, region-by-region compendium of European wines, including champagnes. The effort consistently ranges from information and analyses the average wine aficionado can easily follow to a level of scientific detail regarding terroir and mineralities that some may find overly technical. While there may be overkill for the general listener, a valuable listening experience awaits those whose tastes lean toward European vintages. W.A.G. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2021]