Wine For Dummies
The fast and easy way to demystify and enjoy wineWine enthusiasts and novices, raise your glasses! The #1 wine book has been updated! If you're a connoisseur,Wine For Dummieswill 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 winePour your heart out— find out how to shop for wine, decode restaurant wine lists, remove those stubborn corks, and pair wine with foodVisit the old world— take a tour of the major wine regions of Europe: France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, and GreeceGet 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 StatesCatch the wine bug—get the lowdown on how to describe and rate wines, store wine properly, and pursue your love of wineOpen the book and find:How to decipher cryptic wine labelsHands-on info on how to pair wine with foodHow to open, aerate, and store wineWhere to get deals on great winesTips on choosing wines that please your palateHow to taste and rate wine like a proPlain-English explanations of wine termsLearn to:Understand grape varieties and wine stylesDecipher wine lists and wine labelsAppreciate wines from around the worldSelect, store, open, pour, and enjoy wine