The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wine Basics (The Complete Idiot's Guide)
by Tara Q. Thomas
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Author: Tara Q. ThomasEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-10-05
ISBN: 1592572782
Number of pages: 400
Publisher: Alpha
Book Reviews of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wine Basics (The Complete Idiot's Guide)
Book Review: great first book about wine
Summary: 5 Stars
This was my perfect first book on wine, after this one I can now chose and read the others. In particular guided tastings are what I will be looking for when I will dig deeper into any given continent, country or region. Main chapters of this book are the 4 or 5 most known varietals for white and red. This way at your own pace you get to know the basics. This book will also help "red wine only" drinkers to discover the world of whites and, why not, vice-versa. I also liked the fact the author gave excellent suggestions to save money where possible. There is also information on different styles (like sparklings or porto for example), accessories and basic notions (one getting closer to this world would need to know something about how wine is produced). Great hints on organizing guided tastings, purchasing at the stores or reading wine lists at the restaurants.
Summary of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wine Basics (The Complete Idiot's Guide)
From Chardonnay to Cabernet, discover the world of wine... The senior editor of Wine & Spirits magazine helps beginners understand everything about wine from the process to popular varieties, from tips for tasting to advice on buying, and more. She also covers world wine regions and offers tips on wine making, storage, etiquette, wine and food pairing, and entertaining.
. Author is a wine expert with contacts throughout the wine world
. The U.S. is the third largest wine-consuming nation in the world and wine consumption in the U.S. has more than doubled in the past 12 years
. Wine books are consistently strong sellers
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