California Wine for Dummies

Name: California Wine for Dummies
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ISBN: 9780470376072

ISBN-10: 0470376074

ISBN-13: 9780470376072

Edition: 2009

Authors: Ed McCarthy, Mary Ewing-Mulligan, Mccarthy

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A tasteful guide for California wine novices and connoisseurs alikeCalifornia accounts for over 90 percent of the total U.S. wine production--about two of every three bottles sold. California Wine For Dummies presents the latest information on California wines and the regions where they are produced, such as Sonoma, Napa, and Monterey. The book gives readers the knowledge they need to appreciate California wines, select a good bottle at a store or restaurant, find bargains, and pair wines with food. It also explains why some regions are renowned for wines made from specific grape varietals, and offers tips on how to get the most out of winery visits.Ed McCarthy, CWE (Baldwin, NY), is a…

Book details

List price: $16.99
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 4/20/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English



Introduction



The Big Picture of California Wine



Introducing California Wines



Whats in the Bottle



Decoding the Label



Californias Major Wine Regions



The Headliners



Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc



Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Their Blends



Pinot Noir



Zinfandel



More Reds, Whites, Pinks, and Bubblies



Pinot Grigio, Rhï¿½ne-Style Whites, and Other California Whites



Syrah, Petite Sirah, Other


Varietal Reds, and Red Blends



Bubbly, Rosï¿½, and Dessert Wines



Enjoying California Wines



Pairing and Sharing California Wines



Making a Winery Pilgrimage



The Part of Tens



Answers to Ten Common Questions about California Wine



Ten Top Travel Destinations and Attractions


Index