Wine For Dummies

The fast and easy way to demystify and enjoy wine

Wine enthusiasts and novices, raise your glasses! The #1 wine book has been updated! If you're a connoisseur, Wine For Dummies will get you up to speed on what's "in" and help you take your hobby to the next level. If you're a newbie, it'll clue you in on what you've been missing and show you how to get started in the wonderful world of wine.

• Wine 101 — discover which grapes are used in winemaking, the basic types of wine, how wines are named, and how to properly taste wine
• Pour your heart out — find out how to shop for wine, decode restaurant wine lists, remove those stubborn corks, and pair wine with food
• Visit the old world — take a tour of the major wine regions of Europe: France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, and Greece
• Get in with the new — adventure to Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, and South Africa, and then take a look at the major wine areas in the United States
• Catch the wine bug —get the lowdown on how to describe and rate wines, store wine properly, and pursue your love of wine

Open the book and find:

• How to decipher cryptic wine labels
• Hands-on info on how to pair wine with food
• How to open, aerate, and store wine
• Where to get deals on great wines
• Tips on choosing wines that please your palate
• How to taste and rate wine like a pro
• Plain-English explanations of wine terms

Learn to:

• Understand grape varieties and wine styles
• Decipher wine lists and wine labels
• Appreciate wines from around the world
• Select, store, open, pour, and enjoy wine