Master of Wine Cees van Casteren is internationally renown for his lighthearted approach to the wine industry. His 14 years of experience in fine chemicals and oenological specialties gives him a deeper insight to yeasts and enzymes, affording him unique insights into the chemical construction of wine. His personal philosophy of 'taste and enjoy first' has Now, in his 12th book, van Casteren returns to share his extensive knowledge and personal approach to wine tasting with audiences across the globe--proving that anyone truly can taste wine like an expert!

The Dutch version of this book has been selling since November 4, 2019, and has sold over 10,000 copies in Holland. As the Dutch language territory is very small, a fourth print within six months gives Carus Publishing a lot of confidence for future sales in other international markets, including the US.

Tim Atkin, MW: "Cees is a brilliant taster, but just as importantly, he knows how to communicate his knowledge clearly and with real insight. Consumers will love this book, but I learnt a lot from it too. And I’ve been tasting wine professionally for 35 years."

Jamie Goode, UK wine expert: In this thoughtful and highly original book, Cees van Casteren presents his structured and very practical framework for blind tasting wine - this isn’t just for students of wine, but will be invaluable for anyone who tastes wine on a regular basis."