Wine for Dummies: Fifth Edition - Softcover

McCarthy, Ed

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118288726 ISBN 13: 9781118288726

Publisher: For Dummies, 2012

Synopsis

The #1 wine book—now updated!

The art of winemaking may be a time-honored tradition dating back thousands of years, but today, wine is trendier and hotter than ever. Now, wine experts and authors Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan have revised their popular Wine For Dummies to deliver an updated, down-to-earth look at what's in, what's out, and what's new in wine.

Wine enthusiasts and novices, raise your glasses! The #1 wine book has been updated! If you're a connoisseur, Wine For Dummies will get you up to speed on what's in and help you take your hobby to the next level. If you're new to the world of wine, it will clue you in on what you've been missing and show you how to get started. It begins with the basic types of wine, how wines are made, and more. Then it gets down to specifics, like navigating restaurant wine lists, deciphering wine labels, dislodging stubborn corks, and so much more.

• Includes updated information on wine regions throughout the world, including the changes that have taken place in Chile, Argentina, parts of Eastern Europe, the Mt. Etna region in Sicily, among other wine regions in Italy and California's Sonoma Coast
• Covers what's happening in the "Old World" of wine, including France, Italy, and Spain, and gets you up-to-speed on what's hot (and what's not) in the "New World" of Wine, including the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand
• Features updated vintage charts and price guidelines
• Covers wine bloggers and the use of smartphone apps

Wine For Dummies is not just a great resource and reference, it's a good read. It's full-bodied, yet light...rich, yet crisp...robust, yet refreshing....

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The fast and easy way to demystify and enjoy wine

Wine enthusiasts and novices, raise your glasses! The #1 wine book has been updated! If you're a connoisseur, Wine For Dummies will get you up to speed on what's "in" and help you take your hobby to the next level. If you're a newbie, it'll clue you in on what you've been missing and show you how to get started in the wonderful world of wine.

• Wine 101 — discover which grapes are used in winemaking, the basic types of wine, how wines are named, and how to properly taste wine
• Pour your heart out — find out how to shop for wine, decode restaurant wine lists, remove those stubborn corks, and pair wine with food
• Visit the old world — take a tour of the major wine regions of Europe: France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, and Greece
• Get in with the new — adventure to Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, and South Africa, and then take a look at the major wine areas in the United States
• Catch the wine bug —get the lowdown on how to describe and rate wines, store wine properly, and pursue your love of wine

Open the book and find:

• How to decipher cryptic wine labels
• Hands-on info on how to pair wine with food
• How to open, aerate, and store wine
• Where to get deals on great wines
• Tips on choosing wines that please your palate
• How to taste and rate wine like a pro
• Plain-English explanations of wine terms

Learn to:

• Understand grape varieties and wine styles
• Decipher wine lists and wine labels
• Appreciate wines from around the world
• Select, store, open, pour, and enjoy wine

About the Author:

Ed McCarthy, CWE, is a regular contributor to WineReviewOnline.com and Beverage Media. Mary Ewing-Mulligan, MW, is president of the International Wine Center in New York. Together, they are the authors of many For Dummies wine guides, including Italian Wine For Dummies.

About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1118288726
• ISBN 13: 9781118288726
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 432