Uncorked: Wine Without the Bullshit is the wine guide I didn’t know I needed. It strips away the snobbery and gets real about wine in a way that’s not only informative, but genuinely funny. I appreciated how it gave me useful tips—like how to fake wine confidence without breaking the bank—without ever making me feel dumb or out of my depth. I laughed, I learned, and I now feel way less anxious ordering wine in public. Definitely a keeper on my shelf.

I thought this was a very informational book for wine drinkers, new and veteran. As someone who just started her wine journey but has had a lot of education in a short period (WSET2, CSW in a year) plus is opening a wine shop, I felt this spoke to a lot of the eccentricities and snobbery of the wine industry that turns many away. I appreciated the wit with layered education, it’s approachable but informative. I think a reader who is interested in how wine works but intimidated by the attitude of many in the biz would appreciate this book. I also think those who know a good bit already will find the tongue in cheek approach nuanced while still providing good education. I wish it was a bit more visual (note: I have an ADR so publisher may update this later) but overall I enjoyed it and find it a valuable read for wine lovers of every level.

Y’ALL. This book is like your wine-loving bestie who tells it to you straight, cracks jokes the whole time, and somehow makes you feel like a total boss with a corkscrew. I snorted coffee out of my nose at least twice (ironic, I know), but more importantly—I actually learned stuff. Real stuff. Like how not to drown in a wine list and how to fake it with flair when someone starts talking about “mouthfeel.” If you’ve ever felt clueless in a wine shop, this book is your cheat code. 🍷😎

This book is actually hilarious. Surprisingly so. And I learned a lot. It helps to take some of the pretentiousness aware from the learning of wine

I’m 25 years old and work in the spirits industry, and one of my goals for 2025 is to become more knowledgeable about wine. I read this book in ONE SITTING!!! I feel like wine guides tend to lean on the pretentious side, but this one was literally perfect! The book actually engaged me and made me want to read more, rather than spitting facts at me and making me feel stupid. It was a blend between wine history, general facts, and genuine comedy. Every chapter had a hilariously clever title, and yet they were all packed with such valuable information. I feel like I learned at least 1 new thing in every chapter, and there is something for everyone in there. It doesn’t matter if you like drinking alone, or you want to impress friends at a dinner party, there’s something in there for you. I will 100% be recommending this to friends, and if this author ever decides to make a part 2 or a deeper dive, I will 100% read that as well. This is genuinely the first book on wine that I actually enjoyed reading!!!