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A SOMMELIER'S FIELD GUIDE

Taste like a pro. Pour into the right glass.

The Sip & Stem Tasting Guide is your essential, 17-page introduction to wine and glass fundamentals — how to taste with intention, what to look for in popular reds and whites, and how the glass in your hand changes what's in it.

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Cover of the Cork & Crystal Sip & Stem Tasting Guide

INSIDE THE GUIDE

Three lessons, one better glass of wine

01

The full tasting experience

Look, swirl, smell, sip — a step-by-step method for noticing what's really in your glass, so every pour teaches you something.

02

Profiles of popular reds & whites

Quick-reference profiles of the wines you see most on shelves and menus, so you know what to expect before you open the bottle.

03

The right glass for the wine

How to choose a situation-appropriate glass for your favorite wines — and simple experiments to taste the difference yourself.

WHO IT'S FOR

For the curious, not the snobby.

You love wine but feel unsure when you try to describe it.

You host dinners and want to pour with confidence.

You own a cabinet of mismatched glasses and wonder if it matters. (It does — and the guide shows you why.)

Your next glass can taste better.

17 pages of expertise from a sommelier. $9, instant download, yours to keep.

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Cork & Crystal Curations

Cork & Crystal Curations is a wine lifestyle experience that blends storytelling, culinary inspiration, and sommelier expertise. Each edition helps you pair confidently, taste with intention, and elevate your wine experiences.

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