Natural Wine, No Drama: An Unpretentious Guide

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Written by one of the wine worlds rising stars, Natural Wine, No Drama opens up the world of natural wine so that anyone can understand and enjoy all that each unique glass has to offer.
Author Honey Spencer has worked as a sommelier at some of the worlds best restaurants and in this book, she shares her knowledge, aiming to dispel the myths surrounding natural wine to reveal the magic behind this really exciting movement in the wine world.

Honey introduces some of the most innovative newcomers and leading women in the industry, including winemakers, importers and sommeliers from countries around the world, from Italy and Slovenia, to Georgia, Greece and the USA, shining a light on how people are producing natural wine in their respective regions. Honey also shares her most straight-forward tips on how to find, choose, pair and taste natural wine for the most enjoyable, drama-free experience to select the right natural wine for any occasion.

The ideal gift for wine lovers and anyone interested in natural wine but not sure where to start, the book also includes a unique selection of recipes and pairing notes from world-famous chefs, alongside an easily digestible glossary to make quick sense of key wine-making jargon and truly open up the world of natural wine to anyone that wants to enjoy it.

Includes profiles on: SIR DOUG WREGG (UK), MELI LIGAS (GREECE), CHRISTINA RASMUSSEN (UK), SOPHIE EVANS (UK), FLEUR GODART (FRANCE), TIM AND MONIQUE, MANON FARM (AUSTRALIA), STEFANO BRUTAL (SPAIN), AVA MEES (DENMARK), KETI BERISHVILI (GEORGIA), EDDIE CHAMI (LEBANON), ISABELLE LEGARON (UK), LADY OF THE SUNSHINE (USA), SONJA GAMBINO (SICILY, ITALY), GUT OGGAU (AUSTRALIA), MARGAUX AUBREY, THE NAUGHTY PIGLETS (UK)

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In the heavily male-dominated world of wine, Spencer is a breath of fresh air with her jargon-free, down-to-earth approach. Not only is she an excellent sommelier in her own right but is running a progressive drinks programme across multiple high-performing sites for the Paskins restaurant group. CODE 100 Most Influential Women in Hospitality.

The wine list belongs to a recruit from Noma Mexico called Honey Spencer who sounds like a character from a Wes Anderson movie. Its a serious start, reinforced by Honey Spencers brilliant wine list [] Other restaurants should come and study the Nuala wine list to see how its done. Jay Rayner, The Guardian

This is a woman who truly lives and breathes the wine industry. Her knowledge on each glass and the way it interacts with the dish was unparalleled. Best of all, however, was the ingenuity with which she approached each drink whether that was serving mead in lieu of a dessert wine, or digging out a skin contact pinot grigio produced in Slovakia. Molly Codre, The Independent

Author Bio

Honey Spencer has worked around the globe at world-renowned venues including Sager and Wild, London; 10 William Street, Sydney and NOMA Mexico. Honey is currently wine director for the Paskin Group, curating and executing the wine list for restaurants including The Palomar, The Barbary, and 1* Michelin restaurant, Evelyns Table. She is a fierce advocate for sustainability within the wine industry, and is listed in Drinks Business 50 Most Powerful Sommeliers in London, CODE's 100 Most Influential Women in Hospitality and a GQ Awards and F&M Awards judge. She is the founder of BASTARDA, an events platform rallying tastemakers and daredevils across the world via food and drink.