L'Art du Vin #[nn]

A delightful Franco-Belgian gem from Vents d'Ouest, this 2011 release by Fredman and Jim takes a playful look at the world of wine appreciation — specifically the art of sounding like you know what you're talking about even when you don't. The cover sets the tone perfectly, featuring a cheerful, blissfully self-satisfied fellow swirling and sniffing a generous glass of red wine, eyes closed in exaggerated connoisseurial ecstasy. It's an immediately charming premise that any wine lover (or pretender) will recognize with a knowing smile.