{"product_id":"wine-for-dummies-1","title":"Wine for Dummies","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Wine 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: What Is Wine? 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: How Wine Got Here 25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Winemaking 101 35\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Honing Your Particular Taste (Buds) 49\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: The World of Wine: Europe 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Italy: Wine and Passion 69\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: France: The Super Model 91\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Spain: Con Vino 129\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Germany: A League of Their Own 147\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Portugal: Força! 159\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe: Old to Wine, New(er) to You 175\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: The World of Wine: The Americas 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: North America: Modern Winelands 193\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: South America: Bold and Beautiful 223\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: The World of Wine: Australia and New Zealand 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Australia: A True Wine Power 241\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 14: New Zealand: Young and Powerful 251\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The World of Wine: Africa, the Middle East, and Asia 259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Africa: Roaring Wines of the Continent 261\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 16: The Middle East: Ancient Vines and Modern Appeal 269\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Asia: Wine's Next Wave 275\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: Building Your Wine Muscles 285\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Pairing Food and Wine 287\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Buying Wine to Enjoy at Home 301\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Serving Wine Like a Sommelier 313\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Enjoying Wine in Restaurants and Bars 333\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Continuing Your Wine Journey 347\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 7: The Part of Tens 359\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Answers to Ten Common Questions about Wine 361\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Ten Wine Myths Demystified 369\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 8: Appendixes 377\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Pronunciation Guide to Wine Terms 379\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Glossary of Wine and Wine-Tasting Terms 383\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Vintage Wine Chart: 1996-2023 391\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndex 395\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichelle Grant, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e is a Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS)-certified sommelier and founder of Era Wine Bar in Mount Rainier, MD. She is a wine writer, wine educator, and food and wine pairing expert with a focus on international cuisines. Michelle is a CMS advanced sommelier candidate and certified Italian Wine Ambassador. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Ewing-Mulligan\u003c\/b\u003e is the first woman in America to become a Master of Wine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEd McCarthy\u003c\/b\u003e was a Certified Wine Educator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Back\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA must-have for any wine enthusiast\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAh, wine. This complex and fun-to-drink beverage has an unmatched ability to capture hearts and minds. \u003ci\u003eWine For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e shows you why, with an introduction to the art and science of appreciating wine's many varieties. You'll tour key wine regions, learn to choose quality wines in restaurants, and discover how to pair and serve wine like a sommelier. Begin or expand your wine collection with pro tips, and learn the best vintages to drink now or save for later. This Dummies guide will take you on a journey from enthusiast to connoisseur. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside... \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstanding wine terms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinding the taste that works for you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAppreciating wine experiences and education\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePurchasing and aging wine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePairing wine with any dish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing temperatures and wine storage techniques\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBecome a wine connoisseur with this fun guide to the complex world of wine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWine For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e helps you explore everything there is to know about wine--the different regions, types, flavor profiles, pairing techniques, and beyond. This edition is updated with the latest, must-know wine varieties and styles, so you can start building your collection (or just know what to order when you're out at restaurants) and discover pro tips on how to sip, share, and store it. This fruitful reference includes a new section full of vocabulary you'll need to describe your wine, plus a guide to all the key wine regions around the world, including the U.S. You'll also discover how apps and social media can enhance your enjoyment of this popular beverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover the basics of winemaking in the vineyard and in the cellar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the best wine for any occasion, budget, or food pairing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about buying, storing, and collecting wine--plus, considerations for building your own cellar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart serving wine like a sommelier by mastering temperatures, opening techniques, and glassware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor beginning and intermediate wine enthusiasts seeking a down-to-earth book about all things wine, \u003ci\u003eWine For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Grant, Michelle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e For Dummies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2025-07-15\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking \/ Beverages \/ Alcoholic - Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Wine and wine making\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.45 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781394320073\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781394320073\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52374520529177,"sku":"SP-9781394320073","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781394320073_spiral.png?v=1778476898","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/wine-for-dummies-1","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}