Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Wine 5
Chapter 1: Wine 101 7
Chapter 2: These Taste Buds Are for You 19
Chapter 3: Pinot Envy and Other Secrets about Grape Varieties 33
Chapter 4: Wine Names and Label Lingo 49
Chapter 5: Behind the Scenes of Winemaking 65
Part II: Wine and You: Up Close and Personal 73
Chapter 6: Buying Wine to Drink at Home 75
Chapter 7: Buying Wine in Restaurants 87
Chapter 8: Serving Wine 101
Chapter 9: Marrying Wine with Food 119
Part III: The Old World of Wine 125
Chapter 10: Knowing the Wines of France 127
Chapter 11: Italy, the Land of Great Vino 165
Chapter 12: Spain, Germany, and Other European Hot Spots 187
Part IV: Discovering the New World of Wine 211
Chapter 13: America, America 213
Chapter 14: The Southern Hemisphere Arises 243
Part V: Wines Exotic Face 263
Chapter 15: Champagne and Other Sparklers 265
Chapter 16: Wine Roads Less Traveled: Fortified and Dessert Wines 287
Part VI: When Youve Caught the Bug 309
Chapter 17: Buying and Collecting Wine 311
Chapter 18: Continuing Education for Wine Lovers 329
Chapter 19: Describing and Rating Wine 343
Part VII: The Part of Tens 351
Chapter 20: Answers to Ten Common Questions about Wine 353
Chapter 21: Ten Wine Myths Demystified 361
Part VIII: Appendixes 369
Appendix A: Pronunciation Guide to Wine Terms 371
Appendix B: Glossary of Wine Terms 377
Appendix C: Vintage Wine Chart: 19932012 389
Index 393
Wine For Dummies, 6thEditionreveals what's in, what's out, and what's new in wine. With new and revised content, this edition of the popularWine For Dummiestext 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 winesand 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 changeas 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 culturesand let's be honest: educational value aside, wine tastes amazing.
Wine For Dummies, 6thEditionprovides you with the information you need to confidently navigate today's wine scene!
Ed McCarthyandMary Ewing-Mulliganshare over a half-century of professional wine experience and have coauthored 12 books on wine. Ed also writes for the trade publicationBeverage Mediaand is a columnist forWine Review Online. Mary is president of the International Wine Center, a prominent wine school in New York City.
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