Wine for Dummies - Softcover

McCarthy, Ed; Ewing-Mulligan, Mary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1568843909 ISBN 13: 9781568843902

Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc, 1995

Synopsis

Somewhere between the absolute beginner and the lab-coat-wearing oenologist lies everyone who simply enjoys wine -- not just drinking it but seeking out new varieties and vintages, visiting vineyards and the wine growing regions of the world, and finding and storing bottles to share with friends and family on special occasions. If you're just such a person, then Wine For Dummies is for you. Here, you'll find plain-English explanations of what people really mean when they say that a wine has a light body, is soft or crisp, or is fruity or tannic.

You'll discover how to... Open, serve, and store wine properly Read and understand wine labels Distinguish good wine from bad Describe the qualities of wines you like and don't like by using terms that carry precise meanings to vintners and wine merchants Choose the right wine for any meal Get the best possible value when buying wines you like

Plus, renowned wine professionals and authors Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan share hundreds of recommendations based on the knowledge they've gained from years spent visiting the world's vineyards and tasting vintages of many ages. Use Wine For Dummies as your introduction to the art and science of wine and as a reference you can turn to again and again as you embark on the lifelong education of your palate.

For your convenience, Wine For Dummies even includes a tear-out, wallet-sized tip sheet you can keep with you for those times when a restaurant's wine list bears no familiar names. On the card, you'll find ratings for 9 vintages and 13 different regions.

About this title

From the Back Cover

The plain-English guide that demystifies wine

Choose good, affordable wines from the United States, Europe, Chile, Australia, and elsewhere

This down-to-earth guide cuts through wine snobbery and tells you what's in, what's out, and what's new in wine. This update of the bestselling For Dummies classic covers everything from established and emerging wine regions to pairing wine with food to collecting wine. Here's to fun, relaxed wine exploration and enjoyment!

Praise for Wine For Dummies, 3rd Edition

"Crammed with useful, accurate information."
—Wine Enthusiast

"This book is . . . for everyone who loves wine or wants to know more about it."
—Robert Mondavi, Chairman Emeritus, Robert Mondavi Winery

"Complete . . . and agreeably relaxed."
—New York Times

"Mary and Ed help people to trust their own tastes and enjoyment of wine."
—Jess Jackson, Proprietor, Kendall-Jackson; Jackson Family Farms

Discover how to

• Understand grape varieties and wine styles
• Decipher wine lists and wine labels
• Get real deals on great wines
• Select, store, open, pour, and enjoy wine
• Choose wines that please your palate

About the Author

Ed McCarthy, CWE, is a regular contributor to Wine Enthusiast and The Wine Journal.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 1568843909
• ISBN 13: 9781568843902
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400
• Illustrator: Illustrated