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Synopsis
A comprehensive guide to understanding, choosing and enjoying wine.
This handy reference is packed with practical, up-to-date and easy-to-follow information that will turn even the most clueless consumer into a confident wine enthusiast. The book explains how and where wine is made, what it should taste like, and how to tell the difference between a great but modestly priced wine and an expensive but disappointing one.
Illustrations, sidebars, maps, lists and "did you knows" make Clueless About Wine a pleasure to read. There's also a handy WineSpeak glossary and numerous quick-glance charts on pairings.
Here is a sampling of what the book covers:
- The most basic questions about wine
- The winemaking process
- The characteristics of various wine types and regions
- How to read labels
- Opening and decanting a bottle, and which glass to use
- Storing wine and buying for special occasions.
Of value for those with some wine knowledge as well as for neophytes, Clueless About Wine simplifies the mystique of confusing technology and shows how easy and enjoyable it is to choose and enjoy wine with confidence.
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About the Author
Richard Kitowski has explored most of the world's major wine regions and has worked in all areas of winemaking. A certified sommelier, he has written numerous articles for newspapers and magazines.
Jocelyn Klemm is an accredited sommelier, restaurant consultant and wine columnist who has traveled to many of the world's great wine regions. Her seminars offer insight into the exciting world of wine and food.
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The Opening
Ready to Pop the Cork?
"Let's see -- is it white wine with white meat, red wine with red meat? My boss is having salmon, our important new client is a vegetarian and I'm ordering pork! And I'm expected to pick the wine! What am I supposed to do?"
Like the stressed-out person in this situation, you too may have come to the realization that you are clueless about wine. Relax, you are not alone. Everyone starts out clueless. Even the great wine experts were clueless about wine at one time -- whether they like to admit it or not.
Most wine books and magazines seem to be written for people with some wine knowledge, or assume the reader is already a professional wine taster. That's where we come in. We wrote Clueless about Wine to take the mystery out of wine and replace the intimidation factor with knowledge and enjoyment. Wine store clerks and sommeliers don't have the monopoly on wine knowledge; everyone can learn about wine.
This book is packed with practical information. From the basics about how wine is made, to where it's made and what it should taste like, to which wine goes with which food. We'll also talk about what and how to buy, how to entertain with wine, how to keep wine, and even how to give it away. We've even included an easy-to-use four-step process to help you learn how to taste wine like a professional. So turn the page, maybe pour yourself a glass of whatever wine you have, and prepare to be clued in about wine.
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- PublisherFirefly Books
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 1554072492
- ISBN 13 9781554072491
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages216
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