Wine |
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| Author:
| Slinkard, Stacy |
| Series title: | Idiot's Guides |
| ISBN: | 978-1-61564-416-2 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
| Publisher: | Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Alpha |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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Take the guesswork out of choosing wine!
You can spend your life sipping and sampling reds, whites, rosés, dessert wines, sparkling wines, and fortified wines. But the wide range of vineyards and vintages can be overwhelming if you don't know where to start. Written by a sommelier who knows the ins and outs of all kinds of wine, this helpful guide gives you everything you need to know to choose and enjoy wine. In it, you get-
Take the guesswork out of choosing wine!
You can spend your life sipping and sampling reds, whites, rosés, dessert wines, sparkling wines, and fortified wines. But the wide range of vineyards and vintages can be overwhelming if you don't know where to start. Written by a sommelier who knows the ins and outs of all kinds of wine, this helpful guide gives you everything you need to know to choose and enjoy wine. In it, you get-
- An introduction to the 'big eight' - the major grapes you need to know.
- A tour of the wines of the world, from Europe to the Americas to the Southern Hemisphere.
- A virtual taste-testing of dessert, sparkling, and fortified wines.
- Pointers on buying, serving, and storing wine at home.
- Tips for navigating a restaurant's wine list and selecting the perfect bottle for your table.
As Easy as it Gets!