California Wine - Couverture souple

McCarthy, Ed

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0470376074 ISBN 13 : 9780470376072

Editeur : For Dummies, 2009

Synopsis

Book by EwingMulligan Mary

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture :

Discover the nuances of California wines and increase your drinking pleasure

Want to be a California wine connoisseur? This friendly guide gives you the knowledge you need to appreciate these fine wines, showing you how to taste them, select a good bottle, pair wine with food, and much more. You′ll see why certain wine regions are renowned and how to further enrich your wine–drinking experience.

• California wine 101 understand the range of California wines, what makes them unique, and what a varietal wine is

• Review the regions explore the major wine regions of California and what makes each one special, from the soil to the climate

• Open the bottle become fluent in the Big Six: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel

• Go beyond the basics appreciate Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Syrah, sparkling wines, and more

• Round out your wine experience pair and share wines, learn about the proper glassware and serving temperatures, and prepare for a winery visit

Open the book and find:

• An overview of California wine today

• Wine recommendations for all budgets

• Explanations of wine label language

• A map of wine regions

• Tips for aging and collecting California wines

• Winery tasting etiquette

• The ins and outs of recent vintages

• Top wine country travel destinations

Présentation de l'éditeur :

A tasteful guide for California wine novices and connoisseurs alike

California accounts for over 90 percent of the total U.S. wine production–about two of every three bottles sold. California Wine For Dummies presents the latest information on California wines and the regions where they are produced, such as Sonoma, Napa, and Monterey. The book gives readers the knowledge they need to appreciate California wines, select a good bottle at a store or restaurant, find bargains, and pair wines with food. It also explains why some regions are renowned for wines made from specific grape varietals, and offers tips on how to get the most out of winery visits.

Ed McCarthy, CWE (Baldwin, NY), is a regular contributor to Wine Enthusiast and The Wine Journal. Mary Ewing–Mulligan, MW (Baldwin, NY), is President of the International Wine Center in New York. Together, they are the authors of many For Dummies wine guides, including the perennial bestseller Wine For Dummies (978–0–470–04579–4), now in its fourth edition.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: For Dummies
• Date d'édition: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0470376074
• ISBN 13: 9780470376072
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 290