Mary Ewing-Mulligan — California Wine For Dummies
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Автор: Mary Ewing-Mulligan
Издатель: John Wiley & Sons Limited
ISBN: 9780470506523
Описание: 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