THE ART OF CELEBRATION: A PERSONAL JOURNEY INTO WINE

The Art of CelebrationWine can be complicated. Enjoying it doesn't have to be.The Art of Celebration is an approachable journey into the world of wine for anyone who has ever stood in front of a wall of bottles wondering where to begin-or sat with a glass and wondered what everyone else seems to be smelling.Eric McNulty's fascination with wine began without formal training or an expert palate. It grew through travel, curiosity, vineyards, shared meals, and memorable bottles: an extravagant Dom Pérignon ordered with friends before he knew what Champagne really was; getting lost among the vines on the way to a welcoming winery outside Vicenza; Prosecco after an unplanned and waterless hike above Lake Como; Lambrusco in Emilia-Romagna; Cava with siblings in Spain; and eventually hosting a tasting of his own.Those experiences became Wine, Noticed-an ongoing effort to learn the world through wine and help others enjoy doing the same.Part story, part wine guide, The Art of Celebration explores: - how wine developed alongside human civilization- what happens in the vineyard and cellar before a bottle reaches your table- major grapes, regions, and wine styles without overwhelming terminology- how still and sparkling wines are made- how to read labels, choose bottles, store wine, and serve it confidently- why place, climate, production, and time can make the same grape taste completely different- and how to build your own relationship with wine rather than simply memorizing someone else's opinionsAt the center of the book is The Notice Method, Eric's simplified approach to tasting.For still wine: See - Smell - Sip - SavorFor sparkling wine: Look - Listen - Smell - Sip - SavorThere are no scores to chase and no list of aromas you are required to find. The goal is simply to slow down and notice: What do you see? What does it smell or taste like to you? How does it feel? What does it remind you of? And perhaps most importantly-do you want another glass?Because wine is more than what is in the bottle.It is geography, agriculture, science, history, patience, culture, hospitality, and memory. It is the vineyard where the grapes grew, the people who made it, and the people sitting across the table when the cork came out.You do not need to become a wine professional to appreciate all of that.You only need to become curious.Open a bottle. Fill a glass. Notice something new. And celebrate what matters.