The New Wine Lover's Companion, 3rd Edition

The New Wine Lover's Companion, 3rd Edition

Enlarged and updated with information about newly flourishing wine-growing regions, enhanced coverage of viticultural practices, and additional winemaking terms, The New Wine Loverâ€™s Companion informs, advises, and enlightens readers with approximately 4,000 entries that describe wines produced all around the world. The A-to-Z entries describe grape varieties; wine styles; wine-growing regions; winemaking techniques; wine-testing terms; sizes and styles of glassware, wine bottles and wine openers; optimal temperatures for serving different wines; and much more. The original edition of this book was hailed by Jurgen Gothe of the Vancouver Sun as â€œthe best new wine book in more than a decade. . . â€ and this new third edition is better than ever. One of the many qualities that has made The New Wine Loverâ€™s Companion so popular is its accessibility. No wine snobbery here. The authors serve up solid information about vintages, varieties, and which wine goes best with which food in a relaxed, conversational style that doesnâ€™t intimidate readers. Following the A-to-Z entries, additional advice and information includes: -- Tips on buying wine; --Ordering wine in a restaurant ; --Understanding the information on wine bottle labels; --Opening and serving wine at home; --How to store leftover wine . . . and much more

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