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The New Wine Lover’s Companion: Descriptions of Wines from Around the World

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Everything you wish to have to know about buying, ordering, and serving wine!

Enlarged and up to date with information about the myriad changes enacted by the European Union over the previous few years and their effect on member nations, newly flourishing wine-growing regions, enhanced coverage of vinicultural practices, and additional wine making terms, The New Wine Lover’s Companion informs, advises, and enlightens readers with approximately 4,000 entries that describe wines produced everywhere in the world. The A-to-Z entries describe grape varieties; wine styles; wine growing regions; wine making techniques; wine-tasting terms; sizes and styles of glassware, wine bottles and wine openers; optimal temperatures for serving different wines; and a lot more. The original edition of this book used to be hailed by Jurgen Gothe of the Vancouver Sun as “the most productive new wine book in more than a decade. . . ” and this new edition is better than ever. One of the most many qualities that has made The New Wine Lover’s Companion so popular is its accessibility. No wine snobbery here. The writer serves up solid information about vintages, varieties, and which wine goes best with which food in a relaxed, conversational style that does not intimidate readers. Following the A-to-Z entries, additional advice and information includes

  • Tips on buying wine
  • Ordering wine in a restaurant
  • Understanding the information on wine bottle labels
  • Opening and serving wine at home
  • How to store leftover wine . . . and a lot more

Here is everything worth knowing about buying, storing, serving, and enjoying the world’s most civilized beverage–wine! Includes extensive appendices, charts, a glossary, and a bibliography.

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