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Ed McCarthy

    Wine For Dummies - 4th Edition
    Wine For Dummies, 3rd Edition
    Wine For Dummies
    • 2006

      Wine For Dummies - 4th Edition

      • 410pagine
      • 15 ore di lettura

      Wine enthusiasts and novices, raise your glasses! The #1 wine book has been extensively updated! If you're a connoisseur, Wine For Dummies, Fourth Edition will get you up to speed on what's in and show you how to 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:How to handle snooty wine clerks, navigate restaurant wine lists, decipher cryptic wine labels, and dislodge stubborn corks How to sniff and taste wine How to store and pour wine and pair it with food Four white wine styles: fresh, unoaked; earthy; aromatic; rich, oaky Four red wine styles: soft, fruity, and relatively light-bodied; mild-mannered, medium-bodied; spicy; powerful, full-bodied, and tannic What's happening in the "Old World" of wine, including France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, and Greece What's how (and what's not) in the New World of Wine, including Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, and South Africa U.S. wines from California, Oregon, Washington, and New York Bubbling beauties and medieval sweets: champagne, sparkling wines, sherry, port, and other exotic dessert wines Authors Ed McCarthy, CWE, who is a regular contributor to Wine Enthusiast and The Wine Journal and Mary Ewing-Mulligan, MW, who owns the International Wine Center in New York, have co-authored six wine books in the For Dummies series. In an easy-to-understand, unpretentious style that's as refreshing as a glass of Chardonnay on a summer day, they provide practical information to help you enjoy wine, including:Real Deal symbols that alert you to good wines that are low in price compared to other wines of similar type, style, or quality A Vintage Wine Chart with specifics on numerous wines Info on ordering wine from out of state, collecting wine, and more Wine For Dummies, Fourth Edition 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....

      Wine For Dummies - 4th Edition
    • 2003

      Wine For Dummies, 3rd Edition

      • 432pagine
      • 16 ore di lettura

      This bestselling guide to wine, now revised and updated, is a must-have for anyone looking to navigate the world of wine with confidence. Recognized with the George Duboeuf Wine Book of the Year award, it has been praised as "smart and totally readable" by Newsday and "crammed with useful, accurate information" by Wine Enthusiast. The authors, wine experts Mary Ewing-Mulligan and Ed McCarthy, have enhanced this accessible resource to reflect the latest trends in the wine industry, including emerging wine regions, new shipping regulations, and the growing popularity of screw-caps. Readers will find essential information for selecting wines at restaurants or stores, alongside an easy-to-understand overview of wine grapes and production processes. The guide also includes a comprehensive survey of global wine regions and producers, tasting tips, food pairing advice, and recommendations for affordable wine storage solutions. With their extensive experience, including teaching at New York's International Wine Center, the authors provide invaluable insights to help both novices and seasoned enthusiasts enjoy wine to the fullest.

      Wine For Dummies, 3rd Edition
    • 1996

      Wine For Dummies

      • 410pagine
      • 15 ore di lettura

      Discusses wine vintages and provides advice on how to sample various types of wines, how to select the right wine, how to judge a wine by its label, how to serve and store it, and how to distinguish good wine from bad.

      Wine For Dummies