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Words Of Wisdom For Would-Be Oenophiles

Book Cover - The Wine Lover's Apprentice

Kathleen Bershad has fifteen years of experience in the food and wine industry and has honed the art of matching people with wine. Through her company, Fine Wine Concierge, she advises clients on building wine collections and organizing their cellars.

In her book, "The Wine Lover's Apprentice," she acknowledges the importance of tossing out the rules about wine and taking a relaxed approach to storing and serving everyday bottles. She delves into the nitty-gritty details of winemaking and takes a look at the world’s major wine regions to give readers a quick understanding of the world of wine.

Joe talks to people on the radio for a living. In addition to countless impressive human "gets" - he has talked to a lot of Muppets. Joe grew up in Philadelphia, has been on the area airwaves for more than 25 years and currently lives in Washington County, NY with his wife, Kelly, and their dog, Brady. And yes, he reads every single book.
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