I've Bought it, So I'll Drink it

For those who might confuse a prestigious Romanee-Conti with an everyday Argentine malbec, or mix up a glass of the exquisite Chateau d'Yquem with a simple can of orange Tango, there is assistance on the horizon. Drawing inspiration from the authors' renowned blog 'Sediment', which Nicholas Lezard of The Guardian praised as 'the finest wine blog known to humanity', "I've Bought It, So I'll Drink It" offers a humorous exploration of the societal, financial, personal, and even marital challenges related to middle-class wine consumption. This book delves into essential subjects like forming a friendship with your local wine merchant, exploring supermarket and corner shop selections, and understanding the tools of the trade such as the pichet and tumblers. It also covers dining etiquette, boxed wines, the unique cubi flagon, and wine practices from the Georgian era, all the while paying homage to classics like le Piat d'Or. This is a book that approaches the world of wine with a light-hearted tone, avoiding taking the subject too seriously.