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California Wine for Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback)) Book

A tasteful guide for California wine novices and connoisseurs alike California accounts for over 90 percent of the total U.S. wine production--about two of every three...Read More

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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

  • 0470376074
  • 9780470376072
  • Ed McCarthy, Mary Ewing-Mulligan
  • 17 April 2009
  • John Wiley & Sons
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 288
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