My guest this week is the “Mistress of Taste” Mandy Naglich with her new book How to Taste – A guide to Discovering Flavor and Savoring Life.
How to Taste is a guide to getting to know your senses. Rather than a single focus on wine, whiskey, or chocolate How to Taste teaches readers to savor…everything!
From certified taster and Advanced Cicerone Mandy Naglich comes a new book that will be essential to any passionate foodie. She brings together her experience as a professional taster with modern science of the senses and a lineup of quirky characters that explore the world through their palates. Whether you’re a passionate coffee taster or a novice looking to explore the world of cider, there is something to learn in How to Taste: A Guide to Discovering Your Senses and Savoring Life. Learn more here…
MANDY NAGLICH – A writer, an eater, a brewer, and a do-er.
It’s me! Your friendly neighborhood professional taster. The ever-volunteering bartender for the party. A new author of How to Taste: A Guide to Discovering Flavor and Savoring Life.
Mostly, I’m a freelance writer and social media consultant working in the beverage and travel space. Sometimes, I’m using my WSET, Certified Cider Professional, or Advanced Cicerone credentials to teach professionals and consumers about their favorite spirits and fermented beverages . Always, I’m willing to try something new.
When I’m not on deadline or designing a new workshop you can find me obsessing over homebrewing, searching for an undiscovered gem in NYC, or wandering the halls of The Met. I love having my trusty Cavalier King Charles mix, Chewy, by my side. https://howtotastebook.com
CONTACT ME: I’m based New York City. If you’re in town and looking to connect, grab a coffee (or a cocktail) or talk about a project contact me at mknaglich@gmail.com.
Had the opportunity to chat with Sean Minor this past week and tell him that his 2022 Pinot Noir is my current 18 month favorite!
Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2022 Sean Minor Rose of Pinot Noir
Elegant pale salmon color with fresh aromas of strawberry, cherry blossom, rose petal and juicy watermelon lead to a mouthwatering entry. Warm summer breezes enhance mid-palate nuances of crisp white peach, honeysuckle and mineral with bright tangy acidity. Flourishing cherry and raspberry notes create a perfect balance and refreshing lengthy finish enticing you to enjoy all day. 100% Pinot Noir ABV11.5%
This wine is produced using the classic saignée method, allowing juice to remain in contact with the skins for about 24 hours. The juice is “bled” from the tank before fermentation begins and inoculated on its own, in a separate tank. The wine is fermented dry developing its pink color, aromatics and bright fruit flavors.
