Wine Buying Companion For Dummies - Softcover

McCarthy, Ed; Ewing-Mulligan, Mary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764550438 ISBN 13: 9780764550430

Publisher: For Dummies, 1997

Synopsis

The great thing about buying wine is that you have so many vintages and so many labels to choose from. However, this multitude of choices is also daunting -- and risky, too, when you consider the expense that is sometimes involved. Fortunately, Wine Buying Companion For Dummies comes to the rescue with concise evaluations you can trust.

Just as in their other wine guides, Red Wine For Dummies, White Wine For Dummies, and Wine For Dummies, authors and connoisseurs Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan talk about wine in terms that make sense and that really mean something. You'll find complete sentences -- not the poetic but abstract strings of adjectives you may find in many other wine guides.

Take this handy guide with you whether you're purchasing wine from a supermarket, wine shop, tasting room, or even over the Internet. You'll be able to try out new wines and more than likely be pleasantly surprised for a change.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

"A thirst-inspiring guide to the pleasures of wine." — Kermit Lynch, Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant "It is rare to find two people who are knowledgeable, passionate and objective enough to understand individual preferences with the ability to convey these perceptions with such style...take advantage of it!" —Burt Williams, Williams & Selyem Winery

Features Over 500 Reviews of Wine by Style, Origin, and Price!

Do you stand in the store for hours trying to find a great-tasting wine that doesn't cost a fortune? Does the thought of choosing a bottle of wine for your next dinner party make you break out in hives? Don't stress out! Let the Wine Buying Companion For Dummies™ guide you in your search for fabulous wines for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a marvelous Merlot for under $15 or you want to celebrate with a fine Champagne, this guide has it all! Let These Icons Guide

• Highlights some of Ed's favorite wines
• Pinpoints wines that Mary favors
• Flags quality wines that cost less than you expect

Inside, you'll discover how to:

• Navigate any wine store with clear information about wine names, appellations, and producers of the wine you're looking for
• Buy sensational wine from around the world, including the U.S., France, Italy, Spain, Chile, South Africa, and others!
• Purchase the best wine within your budget, with recommendations for red and white wines over and under $15
• Serve fabulous Champagne and other sparkling wines that don't cost you a fortune
• Expand your palate by spring-boarding from wines you know to less-familiar wines of a similar style
• Recognize dependable producers that you can trust to deliver quality wine
• Choose the best wine to enhance meals ranging from hamburgers to filet mignon, and pizza to paella
• Develop your own ratings and tastes with expert tips and techniques

About the Author:

About the Authors Ed McCarthy is a certified wine educator, writer, consultant, and collector who has been active in the wine trade for over 20 years. He contributes to Wine Enthusiast magazine and is the coauthor of Wine For Dummies™, Red Wine For Dummies™, and White Wine For Dummies™. Mary Ewing-Mulligan, MW is co-owner and director of the International Wine Center in New York. She is the only American woman Master of Wine, a title signifying the highest level of knowledge in the wine trade, and is one of only 14 Masters of Wine in the United States. She is the co-author of Wine For Dummies™, Red Wine For Dummies™, and White Wine For Dummies™.

About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0764550438
• ISBN 13: 9780764550430
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 414