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Wine All-in-One For Dummies

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Wine All-in-One For Dummies by Mary Ewing-Mulligan, Ed McCarthy, and Maryann Egan is a comprehensive guide that delves into the world of wine, making it accessible to both beginners and enthusiasts. It covers everything from understanding different wine varieties and regions to tips on tasting, buying, and pairing wines with food. This book offers practical advice and expert insights, ensuring readers feel confident navigating the vast landscape of wine culture.
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You might enjoy this comprehensive guide if you're eager to deepen your understanding of wine, from selecting the perfect bottle to mastering food pairings. Ideal for both beginners and those looking to refine their palate, it offers practical information that's easy to digest, making it a delightful read for anyone passionate about the world of wine.

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Whether a wine novice or a budding sommelier, readers of any palate will benefit from the comprehensive information presented in Wine All-in-One For Dummies. This book takes content from established For Dummies wine books including Wine For Dummies, 4th Edition , California Wine For Dummies and Champagne For Dummies.

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An all-inclusive, easy-to-use primer to all things wine.

Want to learn about wine, but don't know where to start? Wine All-In-One For Dummies provides comprehensive information about the basics of wine in one easy-to-understand volume. Combining the bestselling Wine For Dummies with our regional and specific wine titles, this book gives you the guidance you need to understand, purchase, drink, and enjoy wine.

You'll start at the beginning as you discover how wine is made. From there, you'll explore grape varieties and vineyards, read labels and wine lists, and discover all the nuances of tasting wine. You'll see how to successfully store wine and serve it to your guestsβ€”and even build up an impressive collection of wine. Plus, you'll find suggestions for perfect food pairings and complete coverage on wines from around the world.

  • Features wine tasting, serving, storing, collecting, and buying tips, all in a single authoritative volume.
  • Includes information on California wines, as well as other domestic and foreign locations including the US, Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Greece, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, and Argentina.
  • Helps you choose the best vintage for your needs.
  • Also covers champagne, sherry, and port wine.
  • Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan are the authors of seven Dummies books on wine, including the bestselling Wine For Dummies, 4th Edition. Other contributing authors are recognised wine experts and journalists in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.

Whether you're a wine novice or a budding sommelier, Wine All-In-One For Dummies is the one guide you need on your shelf to make your wine experience complete.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470476260

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2009

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 41.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 930g

Pages: 704

About the Author

Ed McCarthy, CWE, is a wine columnist for WineReviewOnline.com and for Beverage Media.

Mary Ewing-Mulligan, MW, is President of the International Wine Center in New York.

Maryann Egan is the wine writer for donna hay magazine, a leading food magazine in Australia, and is a regular contributor to the Australian Gourmet Traveller magazine.

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