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Wine enthusiasts and novices, raise your glasses! The #1 wine book has been extensively updated! Whether you're a connoisseur or new to wine, this guide will elevate your knowledge and experience. It covers the basics, including types of wine and the winemaking process. Key topics include how to handle snooty wine clerks, navigate restaurant wine lists, decipher labels, and open stubborn bottles. You'll learn how to sniff, taste, store, pour, and pair wine with food. Explore four white wine styles: fresh and unoaked, earthy, aromatic, and rich and oaky. Discover four red wine styles: soft and fruity, mild-mannered and medium-bodied, spicy, and powerful full-bodied and tannic. Delve into the "Old World" of wine, featuring regions like France, Italy, and Spain, as well as the "New World" including Australia, Chile, and South Africa. U.S. wines from California, Oregon, Washington, and New York are also highlighted, alongside sparkling wines and dessert options like sherry and port. Authors Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan provide practical insights in an easy-to-understand style. Look for Real Deal symbols that identify good wines at lower prices and a Vintage Wine Chart with detailed information. This edition is not just a valuable reference; it's an enjoyable read—full-bodied yet light, rich yet crisp, and robust yet refreshing.

This bestselling guide to wine, now revised and updated, is a must-have for anyone looking to navigate the world of wine with confidence. Recognized with the George Duboeuf Wine Book of the Year award, it has been praised as "smart and totally readable" by Newsday and "crammed with useful, accurate information" by Wine Enthusiast. The authors, wine experts Mary Ewing-Mulligan and Ed McCarthy, have enhanced this accessible resource to reflect the latest trends in the wine industry, including emerging wine regions, new shipping regulations, and the growing popularity of screw-caps. Readers will find essential information for selecting wines at restaurants or stores, alongside an easy-to-understand overview of wine grapes and production processes. The guide also includes a comprehensive survey of global wine regions and producers, tasting tips, food pairing advice, and recommendations for affordable wine storage solutions. With their extensive experience, including teaching at New York's International Wine Center, the authors provide invaluable insights to help both novices and seasoned enthusiasts enjoy wine to the fullest.

Discusses wine vintages and provides advice on how to sample various types of wines, how to select the right wine, how to judge a wine by its label, how to serve and store it, and how to distinguish good wine from bad.