Drops of God, Volume '01: Les Gouttes de Dieu
"Through the dramas of their wine-drinking characters, the (Tadashi Agi) instructs readers on how to taste wine. It’s hilarious, for sure, when a young woman swoons over a man’s decanting skills, but it’s also a great way to draw attention to the technical proficiency of a beautiful pour without getting too technical. And that’s what’s truly extraordinary aboutDrops of God:It makes learning about wine—which, let’s face it, can be a totally tedious thing for the non-obsessed—reallyfun... Seriously, this is juicy stuff!" -- GILT“Absolute page-turner… It’s the sweeping two-page illustrations of taste-transporting moments (a shirt-tearing jam by rock band Queen, a maiden fleeing through strawberry fields) that better capture wine’s great allure than a thousand dry scribblings on history and weather conditions.” —Time Out New York“An almost psychedelically beautiful work… It’s likeSpeed Racercrossed withWine Spectator.” —The Daily Dish (LA Times)“Visually stunning and effortlessly entertaining… To top it off, readingDropsis a trippy literary experience… Don’t be surprised if you crush this book in one night. It’s pretty impossible to put down once you pick it up.” —Bottlenotes (The Daily Sip)“I have already ordered the second volume (out in December) and I guess that in terms of reviews that is a definitive statement.” —Wine Psych“Presents some complex wine topics in an easy to understand manner, without talking down to the consumer… I urge all wine lovers to take a look, with an open mind, atThe Drops of God. Give it a chance and you might be surprised at how much you enjoy it.”—The Passionate Foodie“Penchants for French wines drive the selection of vinos described with dramatic, often fanatical detail.” —Wine Enthusiast