California Wine For Dummies®

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Автор: McCarthy Ed

Серия: For Dummies

Год: 2009

Добавил: Admin 31 Янв 19

Проверил: Admin 31 Янв 19

Формат: FB2, ePub, TXT, RTF, PDF, HTML, MOBI, JAVA, LRF

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Discover the nuances of California wines and increase your drinking pleasure

Want to be a California wine connoisseur? This friendly guide gives you the knowledge you need to appreciate these fine wines, showing you how to taste them, select a good bottle, pair wine with food, and much more. You'll see why certain wine regions are renowned and how to further enrich your wine-drinking experience.

• California wine 101 — understand the range of California wines, what makes them unique, and what a varietal wine is
• Review the regions — explore the major wine regions of California and what makes each one special, from the soil to the climate
• Open the bottle — become fluent in the Big Six: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel
• Go beyond the basics — appreciate Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Syrah, sparkling wines, and more
• Round out your wine experience — pair and share wines, learn about the proper glassware and serving temperatures, and prepare for a winery visit

Open the book and find:

• An overview of California wine today
• Wine recommendations for all budgets
• Explanations of wine label language
• A map of wine regions
• Tips for aging and collecting California wines
• Winery tasting etiquette
• The ins and outs of recent vintages
• Top wine country travel destinations