Buch, Englisch, 448 Seiten, Format (B × H): 187 mm x 236 mm, Gewicht: 601 g
ISBN: 978-1-119-51273-8
Verlag: Wiley
The global wine market has expanded rapidly in the past few years and is forecasted to increase through 2019. Consumption, new wine styles, online wine purchasing, and a growing younger population of wine enthusiasts are all contributing factors.
In Wine For Dummies, the authors--both recognized wine authorities and accredited Certified Wine Educators--share their expertise, revealing the latest on what's in, what's out, and what's new in wine. Featuring information on both classic and cutting-edge wines, it's packed with everything you need to hold your own in tasting rooms, shops, and beyond!
* Includes updated information on navigating wine shops and selecting wines in restaurants
* Covers the latest expert advice on buying wine online thanks to the online retail boom
* Provides updated vintage charts and price guidelines
* Offers information on trends in wine, including packaging innovations such as wine in a can, kegs, and boxes
Whether you're a beginner or intermediate wine enthusiast, this is your no-nonsense guide to choosing wine, understanding wine lists, exploring new varieties, serving, sharing, and more!
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Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Wine 5
Chapter 1: Wine 101 7
Chapter 2: A Matter of Personal Taste (Buds) 19
Chapter 3: Pinot Envy and Other Secrets about Grape Varieties 35
Chapter 4: Wine Label Lingo 51
Chapter 5: Winemaking Matters 67
Part 2: Wine and You: Up Close and Personal 77
Chapter 6: Buying Wine to Drink at Home 79
Chapter 7: Buying Wine in Restaurants 91
Chapter 8: Serving Wine 105
Chapter 9: Marrying Wine with Food 125
Part 3: Wine's Classic Face: The "Old World" of Wine 131
Chapter 10: Knowing the Wines of France 133
Chapter 11: Italy, the Land of Great Vino 173
Chapter 12: Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Greece, and Other
European Hot Spots 199
Part 4: Wine's Modern Face: The "New World" of Wine 227
Chapter 13: America, America 229
Chapter 14: The Southern Hemisphere Explodes with Wine 261
Part 5: Wine's Exotic Face 281
Chapter 15: Champagne and Other Sparklers 283
Chapter 16: Wine Roads Less Traveled: Fortified and Dessert Wines 307
Part 6: When You've Caught the Bug 329
Chapter 17: Buying and Collecting Wine 331
Chapter 18: Continuing Education for Wine Lovers 347
Chapter 19: Describing and Rating Wine 361
Part 7: The Part of Tens 369
Chapter 20: Answers to Ten Common Questions about Wine 371
Chapter 21: Ten Wine Myths Demystified 379
Part 8: Appendixes 387
Appendix A: Pronunciation Guide to Wine Terms 389
Appendix B: Glossary of Wine Terms 397
Appendix C: Vintage Wine Chart: 1996-2015 407
Index 411
