From grape lover to grape aficionado The possibilities of learning about and buying wine have expanded and so has The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Wine Basics with a new edition. Here, readers can get their hands on new information such as ordering hard-tofind wine online, discussing the newest and most popular labels and vintages, and understanding the biggest trend in wine today—environmentally conscious wines and winemaking. Readers will find: • Essentials about the winemaking process, key terms, tips for tasting, and buying advice • Organic, biodynamic and natural winemaking • Winemaking in states other than California, Oregon, and Washington • Regions gaining popularity, such as South Africa, Eastern Europe, and Portugal
Everything you need to know about wine—to go. With separate chapters for the best whites and reds and special advice on bubbly wines, dessert wines, and more, Tara Q. Thomas provides a perfect quick reference book for pocket or purse. Most importantly, Thomas brings her fresh, approachable tone to this book, making beginners feel welcome with straight, unsnobbish talk about wine—including the basics of labels, how to taste, recommended wines, bargains, price ranges, and more for chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, Riesling, pinot grigio, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, pinot noir, and Syrah.
Let's face it. Wine can be intimidating. Whether in the wine shop or at dinner, the topic can be complex and sometimes frustrating. This brand new Complete Idiot's Guidesorts through all of the basics in an easy-to-understand fashion. Tara Thomas has travelled the world in her writings and is here to help readers with a fresh, new approach to learning about wine. Starting with the nine most popular varietals (types of wine) - Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris/Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz/Syrah - The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wine Basicshelps beginners understand the most basic rule- drink what you like. Thomas teaches about the process, key terms, tips for tasting, advice on buying, and more. She also extensively covers wine regions including California and the Pacific NW, Australia, New Zealand, South America, South Africa, Italy, France, Spain, and more.
Everything you need to know about wine—to go. With separate chapters for the best whites and reds and special advice on bubbly wines, dessert wines, and more, Tara Q. Thomas provides a perfect quick reference book for pocket or purse. Most importantly, Thomas brings her fresh, approachable tone to this book, making beginners feel welcome with straight, unsnobbish talk about wine—including the basics of labels, how to taste, recommended wines, bargains, price ranges, and more for chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, Riesling, pinot grigio, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, pinot noir, and Syrah.
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