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Wine enthusiasts: raise a glass!
The global wine market has expanded rapidly in the past few years and is forecasted to increase through 2019. Consumption, new wine styles, online wine purchasing, and a growing younger population of wine enthusiasts are all contributing factors.
In Wine For Dummies, the authors—both recognized wine authorities and accredited Certified Wine Educators—share their expertise, revealing the latest on what's in, what's out, and what's new in wine. Featuring information on both classic and cutting-edge wines, it's packed with everything you need to hold your own in tasting rooms, shops, and beyond!
Includes updated information on navigating wine shops and selecting wines in restaurants
Covers the latest expert advice on buying wine online thanks to the online retail boom
Provides updated vintage charts and price guidelines
Offers information on trends in wine, including packaging innovations such as wine in a can, kegs, and boxes
Whether you're a beginner or intermediate wine enthusiast, this is your no-nonsense guide to choosing wine, understanding wine lists, exploring new varieties, serving, sharing, and more!
Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Wine 5
Chapter 1: Wine 101 7
Chapter 2: A Matter of Personal Taste (Buds) 19
Chapter 3: Pinot Envy and Other Secrets about Grape Varieties 35
Chapter 4: Wine Label Lingo 51
Chapter 5: Winemaking Matters 67
Part 2: Wine and You: Up Close and Personal 77
Chapter 6: Buying Wine to Drink at Home 79
Chapter 7: Buying Wine in Restaurants 91
Chapter 8: Serving Wine 105
Chapter 9: Marrying Wine with Food 125
Part 3: Wine's Classic Face: The "Old World" of Wine 131
Chapter 10: Knowing the Wines of France 133
Chapter 11: Italy, the Land of Great Vino 173
Chapter 12: Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Greece, and Other European Hot Spots 199
Part 4: Wine's Modern Face: The "New World" of Wine 227
Chapter 13: America, America 229
Chapter 14: The Southern Hemisphere Explodes with Wine 261
Part 5: Wine's Exotic Face 281
Chapter 15: Champagne and Other Sparklers 283
Chapter 16: Wine Roads Less Traveled: Fortified and Dessert Wines 307
Part 6: When You've Caught the Bug 329
Chapter 17: Buying and Collecting Wine 331
Chapter 18: Continuing Education for Wine Lovers 347
Chapter 19: Describing and Rating Wine 361
Part 7: The Part of Tens 369
Chapter 20: Answers to Ten Common Questions about Wine 371
Chapter 21: Ten Wine Myths Demystified 379
Part 8: Appendixes 387
Appendix A: Pronunciation Guide to Wine Terms 389
Appendix B: Glossary of Wine Terms 397
Appendix C: Vintage Wine Chart: 1996-2015 407
Index 411
