Bosker's journey into this sodden universe is thrilling, and she tells her story with gonzo élan. . . . She gives great gossip . . . [and] is, in the main, great company as a narrator-witty, generous, democratic . . . When the sommelier and blogger Madeline Puckette writes that this book is the Kitchen Confidential of the wine world, she's not wrong, though Bill Buford's Heat is probably a shade closer to this book's sensibility and heart. - Jennifer Senior, The New York Times Reads like a wine lover's equivalent of Dante's 'The Divine Comedy': There is paradise, but only after glimpses of purgatory and hell...A funny, thought-provoking and at times frightening look at the sublime tastes, enormous egos and curious rules of a profession that is both insanely rigorous and occasionally ridiculous. -Associated Press A madcap 18-month journey...[that's] as informative as it is, well, intoxicating. - Fortune, The 4 Books You Should Read This Spring A funny, fascinating adventure. - Real Simple Cork Dork is remarkably entertaining. Bosker is a talented writer, a thorough reporter and is unfailingly funny. -The San Francisco Chronicle A savory romp...[that reveals] not just the intricacies and nuances of flavor that vary from grape to grape, but why wine has become such a social staple for the entire world-and how the way we drink it can potentially change our lives. - Harper's Bazaar, 12 Books You Need to Read in March Both an entry-level guide to the ever-growing business of wine and a masterclass in the strange, immensely skilled fanatics who make it their life's work. -The Atlantic , 25 Books Atlantic Staffers Are Reading This Summer [An] often-hilarious memoir. - Good Housekeeping An informative and riveting read that doesn't take itself too seriously-a much needed dose of reality the wine world could benefit from. - Bon Appétit Incredibly well written, intelligent, witty, and highly entertaining. -Eater As fresh and fun as a Wachau Riesling...packed with helpful information, wrapped in honest inquiry, and slathered with humor and wit. -Terroirist One of the most entertaining drink-related memoirs in years. - Punch A page turner . . . I heartily recommend [it]. -Martin Moran, The Sunday Times (UK) Refreshingly accessible...It's delightful and informative to see a subject as potentially stodgy as wine appreciation refracted through the perspective of someone young, female, and very smart. - Portland Mercury [A] must-read wine book. - San Jose Mercury News You'll never feel lost in front of a wine list again. - Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley of Gastropod, via The Atlantic I loved this book. It's not just about wine. It's about learning how to listen to your senses, to more deeply experience and appreciate the world around you, and everyone could use another glass of that. - Mary Roach, author of Gulp In this smart and sharply observed book, Bianca Bosker takes us on a marvelous journey through the mad, manic, seductive subculture of wine and wine lovers. It's also a deeply felt story of her own experience, told with great heart and wit. - Susan Orlean, author of The Orchid Thief Cork Dork is a brilliant feat of screwball participatory journalism and Bianca Bosker is a gonzo nerd prodigy. This hilarious, thoughtful and erudite book may be the ultimate answer to the perennial question of whether or not wine connoisseurship is a scam. - Jay McInerney, author of The Juice In this delightfully written and keenly observed book, Bianca Bosker helps us become connoisseurs not only of wine but also of people whose passions would more aptly be described as obsessions. - Walter Isaacson, author of The Innovators Speaking as someone who barely knows a good Bordeaux from a bottle of Boone's Farm, I was charmed and entertained by this book. - John Jeremiah Sullivan, author of Pulphead The K ukryj opis