The fast and easy way to demystify and enjoy wine
Wine enthusiasts and novices, raise your glasses! The #1 wine book has been updated! If you're a connoisseur, Wine For Dummies will get you up to speed on what's "in" and help you take your hobby to the next level. If you're a newbie, it'll clue you in on what you've been missing and show you how to get started in the wonderful world of wine.
- Wine 101 discover which grapes are used in winemaking, the basic types of wine, how wines are named, and how to properly taste wine
- Pour your heart out find out how to shop for wine, decode restaurant wine lists, remove those stubborn corks, and pair wine with food
- Visit the old world take a tour of the major wine regions of Europe: France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, and Greece
- Get in with the new adventure to Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, and South Africa, and then take a look at the major wine areas in the United States
- Catch the wine bug get the lowdown on how to describe and rate wines, store wine properly, and pursue your love of wine
Open the book and find:
- How to decipher cryptic wine labels
- Hands-on info on how to pair wine with food
- How to open, aerate, and store wine
- Where to get deals on great wines
- Tips on choosing wines that please your palate
- How to taste and rate wine like a pro
- Plain-English explanations of wine terms
Learn to:
- Understand grape varieties and wine styles
- Decipher wine lists and wine labels
- Appreciate wines from around the world
- Select, store, open, pour, and enjoy wine
The fast and easy way to demystify and enjoy wine
Wine enthusiasts and novices, raise your glasses! The #1 wine book has been updated! If you're a connoisseur, Wine For Dummies will get you up to speed on what's "in" and help you take your hobby to the next level. If you're a newbie, it'll clue you in on what you've been missing and show you how to get started in the wonderful world of wine.
- Wine 101 discover which grapes are used in winemaking, the basic types of wine, how wines are named, and how to properly taste wine
- Pour your heart out find out how to shop for wine, decode restaurant wine lists, remove those stubborn corks, and pair wine with food
- Visit the old world take a tour of the major wine regions of Europe: France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, and Greece
- Get in with the new adventure to Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, and South Africa, and then take a look at the major wine areas in the United States
- Catch the wine bug get the lowdown on how to describe and rate wines, store wine properly, and pursue your love of wine
Open the book and find:
- How to decipher cryptic wine labels
- Hands-on info on how to pair wine with food
- How to open, aerate, and store wine
- Where to get deals on great wines
- Tips on choosing wines that please your palate
- How to taste and rate wine like a pro
- Plain-English explanations of wine terms
Learn to:
- Understand grape varieties and wine styles
- Decipher wine lists and wine labels
- Appreciate wines from around the world
- Select, store, open, pour, and enjoy wine
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781118288726 |
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Publisher: | Wiley |
Publication date: | 09/19/2012 |
Series: | For Dummies Books |
Pages: | 432 |
Product dimensions: | 7.20(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.10(d) |