The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wine Basics, 2nd Edition
Author | : Tara Q. Thomas |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 577 |
Release | : 2008-09-24 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781101022078 |
ISBN-13 | : 1101022078 |
Rating | : 4/5 (78 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: 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