Wine for dummies - Ed McCarthy

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