Smart Mouth

Wine Essentials for You, Me, and Everyone We Know

Author  Jordan Salcito
Smart Mouth

A smart, witty, and delightfully informative guide to discovering and embracing wine, from the lauded sommelier of Eleven Madison Park and Momofuku and the founder of Ramona spritzes.

Jordan Salcito was drawn to wine from a young age (her father shared memories of making wine with his father in their basement in their Italian American community), but she didn’t encounter great wine until she moved to New York and started working harvests at world-renowned wineries in Burgundy.

Over the years of sommelier exams, wine tastings, and creating award-winning programs at top restaurants, she honed her palate and her own criteria for choosing the perfect bottle for any occasion. Using her personal journey as a template, she demystifies this beloved beverage for everyone, sharing…