Wine For Dummies

Review “A great book that tells you all you need to know about wine” (Frost Magazine, November 2015) Product Description Are you up to date on today's wine scene? Wine For Dummies, 6th Edition reveals what's in, what's out, and what's new in wine. With new and revised content, this edition of the popular Wine For Dummies text takes you on a tour of emerging and old world wine regions, showcasing the varieties and styles you need to know to stay up to date on today's wine scene. In addition to highlighting wines themselves, this approachable resource offers insight into wine shops, supermarket wine selections, wine and food pairings, vintage charts, and price guidelines. For the aspiring wine aficionado, the text offers expert advice on buying, collecting, and rating wines—and can direct you in updating your personal collection through its thorough guidance. Wine has, for generations, been an important part of culture and society around the world. Over time, trends in wine change—as do the ways in which it is created, celebrated, and enjoyed. Exploring today's wine trends is a great way to learn more about and appreciate different cultures—and let's be honest: educational value aside, wine tastes amazing. Understand different grape varieties and varying wine styles Read wine lists and labels, and understand how to use them to make the right purchases Pair your wine with food in a way that will bring out the best flavors in all aspects of your meal Explore how to best select, store, open, pour, and enjoy your wine Wine For Dummies, 6th Edition provides you with the information you need to confidently navigate today's wine scene! From the Back Cover Learn to: Understand grape varieties and wine styles Decipher wine lists and labels Pair food with wines that will bring out the best in both Select, store, open, pour, and enjoy wine Enhance your enjoyment of wine for yourself and your friends Ah, the delight of a delicious wine, it can make a simple dinner an event. This fully updated guide shows you how to find, handle, celebrate, and enjoy a pleasure that has been treasured for centuries. No snobbery here, just an easy way to learn about choosing wine, understanding wine lists, exploring new varieties, serving, sharing, and more! Jump right in — if you're new to the wine world, learn about how wine is made, tasting techniques, grape varieties, and tips on reading wine labels Picking a good one — find out how to choose wines that enhance the flavor of certain foods, best places to shop for wine, and how to select from a restaurant wine list Master what's old — learn the subtleties of fine wines from traditional winemaking countries like France and Italy Discover what's new — explore exciting new wines from South Africa, Chile, and Australia as well as new California vintages Venture into the exotic — discover Champagne secrets and explore the world of fortified and dessert wines Get serious — get the most from wine tastings and winery tours, create a wine cellar, and start your own collection Open the book and find: Why there's a certain technique for tasting wine A primer on grapes What wine labels often mean The right corkscrew to use Classic pairings of wine and food Where the best wines come from Noteworthy special-occasion wines Ways to extend your wine education About the Author Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan share over a half-century of professional wine experience and have coauthored 12 books on wine. Ed also writes for the trade publication Beverage Media and is a columnist for Wine Review Online. Mary is president of the International Wine Center, a prominent wine school in New York City.