Book description
The #1 wine book-now updated!
The art of winemaking may be a time-honored tradition dating back
thousands of years, but today, wine is trendier and hotter than ever.
Now, wine experts and authors Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan have
revised their popular Wine For Dummies to deliver an updated,
down-to-earth look at what's in, what's out, and what's new in wine.
Wine enthusiasts and novices, raise your glasses! The #1 wine book
has been updated! If you're a connoisseur, Wine For Dummies
will get you up to speed on what's in and help you 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, like navigating restaurant wine lists,
deciphering wine labels, dislodging stubborn corks, and so much more.
- Includes updated information on wine regions throughout the
world, including the changes that have taken place in Chile,
Argentina, parts of Eastern Europe, the Mt. Etna region in Sicily,
among other wine regions in Italy and California's Sonoma Coast
- Covers what's happening in the "Old World" of wine,
including France, Italy, and Spain, and gets you up-to-speed on
what's hot (and what's not) in the "New World" of Wine,
including the U. S., Australia, and New Zealand
- Features updated vintage charts and price guidelines
- Covers wine bloggers and the use of smartphone apps
Wine For Dummies 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....
Ed McCarthy, CWE, is a regular contributor to
WineReviewOnline. com and Beverage Media. Mary
Ewing-Mulligan, MW, is president of the International Wine
Center in New York. Together, they are the authors of many For
Dummies wine guides, including Italian Wine For Dummies.
