Wine All-in-One For Dummies
Wine all-in-one for Dummies5 books in 1Wine For Dummies, 4th EditionFrench Wine For DummiesItalian Wine For DummiesCalifornia Wine For DummiesAustralian & New Zealand Wine For DummiesEd McCarthy, CWEWine journalistMary Ewing-MulliganMaster of WineMaryann EganWine journalistYour comprehensive guide to all things wineWant to learn about wine but don't know where to start? This value-packed guide gives you all the information you need to understand, purchase, drink, and enjoy wine. You'll discover how wine is made, explore grape varieties and vineyards, read labels and wine lists, see how to taste and store wine, build an impressive wine collection, make perfect food pairings, learn about wines from around the world, and much more!Get to know the hows and whys — see how grapes become wine and get all the expert tips you need to confidently buy, serve, taste, and store wineBecome a collector — gain the knowledge you need to build an impressive wine collectionTake a trip to France — travel region by region through France's wine production and savor Bordeaux, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Rh?ne, and ChampagneNext stop, Italy — get a detailed introduction to Italy's broad range of wines and learn about the new wines and wine zonesCome back to California — from Napa Valley to Sonoma County to Southern California, sample the greats of the top-selling wines in the United StatesMeet the up-and-comers — visit Australia and New Zealand to experience the lush vineyards and get recommendations for bargains, splurges, and moreFrom the Old to the New World — from Spain to Germany, from Chile to South Africa, explore the beauty of such offerings as Portuguese Port, Argentine Malbec, and German RieslingOpen the book and find:Thorough descriptions of winesCoverage of the prominent wine-making countriesDelightful food pairingsDetails of the different grape-growing climates and soilsCommon wine pitfalls to avoidDetails on wines from around the worldTips for becoming a wiser wine drinker and buyerWines that are worth the search