Wine All–in–One For Dummies

Wine all–in–one for Dummies 5 books in 1 Wine For Dummies, 4th Edition French Wine For Dummies Italian Wine For Dummies California Wine For Dummies Australian & New Zealand Wine For Dummies Ed McCarthy, CWE Wine journalist Mary Ewing–Mulligan Master of Wine Maryann Egan Wine journalist Your comprehensive guide to all things wine Want to learn about wine but don′t know where to start? This value–packed guide gives you all the information you need to understand, purchase, drink, and enjoy wine. You′ll discover how wine is made, explore grape varieties and vineyards, read labels and wine lists, see how to taste and store wine, build an impressive wine collection, make perfect food pairings, learn about wines from around the world, and much more! Get to know the hows and whys — see how grapes become wine and get all the expert tips you need to confidently buy, serve, taste, and store wine Become a collector — gain the knowledge you need to build an impressive wine collection Take a trip to France — travel region by region through France′s wine production and savor Bordeaux, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Rh?ne, and Champagne Next stop, Italy — get a detailed introduction to Italy′s broad range of wines and learn about the new wines and wine zones Come back to California — from Napa Valley to Sonoma County to Southern California, sample the greats of the top–selling wines in the United States Meet the up–and–comers — visit Australia and New Zealand to experience the lush vineyards and get recommendations for bargains, splurges, and more From the Old to the New World — from Spain to Germany, from Chile to South Africa, explore the beauty of such offerings as Portuguese Port, Argentine Malbec, and German Riesling Open the book and find: Thorough descriptions of wines Coverage of the prominent wine–making countries Delightful food pairings Details of the different grape–growing climates and soils Common wine pitfalls to avoid Details on wines from around the world Tips for becoming a wiser wine drinker and buyer Wines that are worth the search

Introduction. Book I: Understanding Wine. Chapter 1: From Vine to Bottle: The Hows and Wines. Chapter 2: Getting Familiar with Wine Tastes and Names. Chapter 3: Buying Wine. Chapter 4: Getting the Cork Out (And All That Comes After): Serving Wine. Chapter 5: For Slurps and Gurgles: Tasting and Describing Wine. Chapter 6: Pairing Food and Wine. Chapter 7: Ordering Wine When You’re Dining Out. Chapter 8: The Urge to Own: Collecting Wine. Book II: France: A Wine Superstar. Chapter 1: French Wine Today. Chapter 2: Exploring Bordeaux’s Range. Chapter 3: Burgundy, Queen of France. Chapter 4: Beaujolais, the Fun Red. Chapter 5: Robust Rhône Reds and Unique Whites. Chapter 6: Champagne: The World’s Greatest Sparkling Wine. Chapter 7: Other Wine Regions of France. Book III: Italy: Small but Mighty. Chapter 1: The Big Picture of Italian Wine. Chapter 2: Perusing Piedmont’s Wines. Chapter 3: Finding Sparkling Wines and More in North–Central Italy. Chapter 4: Northeastern Italy: Where Whites Rule. Chapter 5: Tuscany: Checking Out Chianti and Other Tuscan Reds. Chapter 6: Getting Acquainted with Central Italy’s Wines. Chapter 7: Southern Italy: “The Land of Wine”. Chapter 8: Sicily and Sardinia: Focusing on Quality. Book IV: California and Elsewhere in North America. Chapter 1: Introducing California Wines. Chapter 2: California’s Major Wine Regions: An Overview. Chapter 3: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Sparkling Wines. Chapter 4: California’s Standout Red Wines. Chapter 5: Major Wine Regions in the Rest of North America. Book V: Australia and New Zealand: Powerhouses of the Southern Hemisphere. Chapter 1: Australian and New Zealand Wines: A Success Story. Chapter 2: New South Wales: Home to Established Wineries and Upstarts. Chapter 3: Taking In the Diverse Range of Wines from Victoria and Tasmania. Chapter 4: The Wine Regions of South and South West Australia. Chapter 5: New Zealand’s Islands and Their Wines. Book VI: And More Wine Regions! Chapter 1: Intriguing Wines from Old Spain. Chapter 2: Portugal: Port Wine and Beyond. Chapter 3: Finding Little–Known Treasures in Greece. Chapter 4: A Sampling of Wines from Germany, Austria, and Hungary. Chapter 5: From South America to South Africa: Rounding Out the Top Wine Nations. Index.

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.