Leslie Sbrocco

“The Simple & Savvy Wine Guide” (2010)

When Leslie asks her audiences what types of information they want in a new book, the overwhelming response is a portable compilation of top picks. Leslie Sbrocco's Simple and Savy Wine Guide is packed with all kinds of glance-and-go lists for everything from what wine to drink with Thai take-out, to wines perfect for drinking in a bubble bath. Leslie also offers up an entire section based on her popular concept of wine makeovers, in which she takes an expensive wine and offers a similar tasting, less expensive version.

“Real-life Wine Guide” (2007)

“Wine for Women: A Guide to Buying, Pairing, and Sharing Wine” (2003)

wine Is Not To Fear Or Revere, But To Enjoy, Says Leslie Sbrocco, Wine Expert. And That's Exactly What She Shows You How To Do In wine For Women, The First Wine Book Written Exclusively For Women — The Majority Of Wine Consumers.in wine For Women, Leslie Sbrocco Scraps The Stuffy Wine-speak And Deals With What Women Really Want To Know About Wine. The Book Includes Shopping Guides With Hundreds Of Recommended Wines, Quick Ideas For Wine-friendly Meals, And Creative Tips For Sharing Wine With Family And Friends.organized Into Easy-to-manage Sections, wine For Women Appeals To All Levels Of Wine Lovers. From Sauvignon Blanc To Chenin Blanc, Merlot To Malbec, And Pink Wines To Dessert Wines, Leslie Sbrocco Makes Her Enormous Knowledge Of Wine Entertaining Enough For The Serious Wine Lover And Accessible Enough So Any Novice Can Feel Like An Expert.each Chapter Focuses On A Different Variety Of Wine, And Covers What Leslie Calls The Big Three — How To Buy, Pair, And Share Wine. You'll Learn How To Make Smart Buying Decisions In Stores And Restaurants. Leslie Also Gives You Practical Advice For Pairing Wine And Food And Offers Insights On Entertaining With Wine, Whether You're Having An Informal Picnic Or Planning The Most Formal Of Weddings.confused Between Chardonnay And Champagne? Think Little Black Dress Versus Sequins. And Pinot Gris? Think Your Wine Wardrobe's Basic Jeans. With Her Relaxed, Friendly Approach, Leslie Makes It Easy To Understand The Differences Between Wines And Encourages Women To Explore And Enjoy Wine In Their Everyday Lives.keep wine For Women In Your Kitchen. Bring It Into Your Living Room. Refer To It Before You Hit The Wine Shop, Or When You Just Want An Excuse To Read, Relax, And Have A Sip Of Something That's Really You. publishers Weekly some Readers, Men In Particular, Will Bridle At The Title Of This Introductory Guide By First-time Author Sbrocco. What Follows, However, Is An Informed Yet Accessible Approach That Places Wine Back In Its Traditional Place At The Center Of The Family Dinner Table And At The Heart Of Everyday Celebrations. Writing For Women Who Have To Rush Home From Demanding Jobs To Prepare The Family Meal, Sbrocco Caps Off Chapters On Different Grapes And All Styles Of Wine With A Section Called Design-a-dinner That Offers Easy-to-prepare Recipes And Pantry Staples Matched To Wines-creamed Spinach And Grilled Steak Or Pasta With Gorgonzola Walnut Sauce For Cabernet Sauvignon, For Example. Basing Her Choice To Speak Specifically To Women On Industry Research That Confirms That Women Buy More Wine Than Men (including High-end Bottles), Sbrocco Compares Different Grape Varieties And Styles To Wardrobe Essentials-chardonnay Is Basic Black While Sauvignon Blanc Is A Crisp White Shirt, And Peppery, Intense Syrah Is That Must-have Red Accessory. A Gimmick? No Doubt About It, But The Analogy Works Very Well. Anyone Who Has Ever Tasted A Good Pinot Noir Knows That It Truly Is Like Seductive Satin. Come To Think Of It, Big, Powerful, Indigenous American Zinfandel Really Does Have The Swaggering Sex Appeal Of Black Leather Pants. Sbrocco Includes Knowledgeable Yet Democratic Shopping Guides In Every Price Range And Peppers Her Narrative With Myriad Facts About Wine, Tips For Entertaining And Trips To Wine Country, As Well As Colorful Descriptions Of Her Travels To Great Wine-growing Regions Around The World. In The End, This Is A Breezy Yet Memorable And Everyday Practical Resource That Should Appeal To All Women With An Interest In Wine. (oct.) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.