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1694463 McCarthy, Ed; Ewing-Mulligan, Mary:
Wine For Dummies
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Einband: Pb
Auflage: 4. Auflage
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Erscheinungsdatum: 10/2006
Seiten: 432 S.

ISBN-10: 0-470-04579-5   
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-04579-4


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Beschreibung
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
Inhalt
Introduction.
Part I: Getting to Know Wine.
Chapter 1: Wine 101.
Chapter 2: These Taste Buds Are for You.
Chapter 3: Pinot Envy and Other Secrets about Grape Varieties.
Chapter 4: Wine Names and Label Lingo.
Chapter 5: Behind the Scenes of Winemaking.
Part II: Wine and You: Up Close and Personal.
Chapter 6: Navigating a Wine Shop.
Chapter 7: Confronting a Restaurant Wine List.
Chapter 8: The Insider's Track to Serving and Using Wine.
Part III: The "Old World" of Wine.
Chapter 9: Doing France.
Chapter 10: Italy, the Heartland of Vino.
Chapter 11: Spain, Portugal, Germany, and Beyond.
Part IV: Discovering the New World of Wine.
Chapter 12: The Southern Hemisphere Arises.
Chapter 13: America, America.
Part V: Wine's Exotic Face.
Chapter 14: Champagne and Other Sparklers.
Chapter 15: Wine Roads Less Traveled: Fortified and Dessert Wines.
Part VI: When You've Caught the Bug.
Chapter 16: Buying and Collecting Wine.
Chapter 17: Continuing Education for Wine Lovers.
Chapter 18: Describing and Rating Wine.
Chapter 19: Marrying Wine with Food.
Part VII: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 20: Answers to Ten Common Questions about Wine.
Chapter 21: Ten Wine Myths Demystified.
Part VIII: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Pronunciation Guide to Wine Terms.
Appendix B: Glossary of Wine Terms.
Appendix C: Vintage Wine Chart: 1985-2004.
Index.
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