Wine All–in–One For Dummies
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An all–inclusive, easy–to–use primer to all things wine
Want to learn about wine, but don′t know where to start? Wine All–In–One For Dummies provides comprehensive information about the basics of wine in one easy–to–understand volume. Combining the bestselling Wine For Dummies with our regional and specific wine titles, this book gives you the guidance you need to understand, purchase, drink and enjoy wine.
You′ll start at the beginning as you discover how wine is made. From there you′ll explore grape varieties and vineyards, read labels and wine lists, and discover all the nuances of tasting wine. You′ll see how to successfully store wine and serve it to your guests–and even build up an impressive collection of wine. Plus, you′ll find suggestions for perfect food pairings and complete coverage on wines from around the world.
Features wine tasting, serving, storing, collecting, and buying tips, all in a single authoritative volume
Includes information on California wines, as well as other domestic and foreign locations including the US, Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Greece, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, and Argentina.
Helps you choose the best vintage for your needs
Also covers champagne, sherry, and port wine
Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing–Mulligan are the authors of seven Dummies books on wine including the bestselling Wine For Dummies, 4th Edition, other contributing authors are recognized wine experts and journalists in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada
Whether you′re a wine novice or a budding sommelier, Wine All–In–One For Dummies is the one guide you need on your shelf to make your wine experience complete.
Specificaties
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<p>Book I: Understanding Wine 7</p>
<p>Chapter 1: From Vine to Bottle: The Hows and Wines 9</p>
<p>Chapter 2: Getting Familiar with Wine Tastes and Names 25</p>
<p>Chapter 3: Buying Wine 41</p>
<p>Chapter 4: Getting the Cork Out (And All That Comes After): Serving Wine 57</p>
<p>Chapter 5: For Slurps and Gurgles: Tasting and Describing Wine 73</p>
<p>Chapter 6: Pairing Food and Wine 87</p>
<p>Chapter 7: Ordering Wine When You re Dining Out 93</p>
<p>Chapter 8: The Urge to Own: Collecting Wine 105</p>
<p>Book II: France: A Wine Superstar 119</p>
<p>Chapter 1: French Wine Today 121</p>
<p>Chapter 2: Exploring Bordeaux s Range 137</p>
<p>Chapter 3: Burgundy, Queen of France 163</p>
<p>Chapter 4: Beaujolais, the Fun Red 185</p>
<p>Chapter 5: Robust Rhône Reds and Unique Whites 193</p>
<p>Chapter 6: Champagne: The World s Greatest Sparkling Wine 213</p>
<p>Chapter 7: Other Wine Regions of France 231</p>
<p>Book III: Italy: Small but Mighty 259</p>
<p>Chapter 1: The Big Picture of Italian Wine 261</p>
<p>Chapter 2: Perusing Piedmont s Wines 275</p>
<p>Chapter 3: Finding Sparkling Wines and More in North–Central Italy 303</p>
<p>Chapter 4: Northeastern Italy: Where Whites Rule 317</p>
<p>Chapter 5: Tuscany: Checking Out Chianti and Other Tuscan Reds 341</p>
<p>Chapter 6: Getting Acquainted with Central Italy s Wines 361</p>
<p>Chapter 7: Southern Italy: The Land of Wine 379</p>
<p>Chapter 8: Sicily and Sardinia: Focusing on Quality 397</p>
<p>Book IV: California and Elsewhere in North America 411</p>
<p>Chapter 1: Introducing California Wines 413</p>
<p>Chapter 2: California s Major Wine Regions: An Overview 421</p>
<p>Chapter 3: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Sparkling Wines 443</p>
<p>Chapter 4: California s Standout Red Wines 461</p>
<p>Chapter 5: Major Wine Regions in the Rest of North America 495</p>
<p>Book V: Australia and New Zealand: Powerhouses of the Southern Hemisphere 507</p>
<p>Chapter 1: Australian and New Zealand Wines: A Success Story 509</p>
<p>Chapter 2: New South Wales: Home to Established Wineries and Upstarts 515</p>
<p>Chapter 3: Taking In the Diverse Range of Wines from Victoria and Tasmania 527</p>
<p>Chapter 4: The Wine Regions of South and South West Australia 549</p>
<p>Chapter 5: New Zealand s Islands and Their Wines 573</p>
<p>Book VI: And More Wine Regions! 585</p>
<p>Chapter 1: Intriguing Wines from Old Spain 587</p>
<p>Chapter 2: Portugal: Port Wine and Beyond 601</p>
<p>Chapter 3: Finding Little–Known Treasures in Greece 611</p>
<p>Chapter 4: A Sampling of Wines from Germany, Austria, and Hungary 615</p>
<p>Chapter 5: From South America to South Africa: Rounding Out the Top Wine Nations 625</p>
<p>Index 635</p>