The experts at Wine Spectator magazine contribute their knowledge and insight to this ultimate resource for oenophiles. Every page is packed with information on grape varieties, winemaking techniques, styles, flavors, and prices. With full-color photographs throughout, this handy guide also includes professional advice on shopping for wine, setting up tastings, and maintaining a wine cellar, as well as opinions from some of the world's most prominent wine authorities.
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Harry Steiman is the editor of Wine Spectator magazine.
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A Terrific Introduction--I Read It in (almost) One Sitting!,
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I've spent more money than I care to think about in the last few weeks on "intro to wine" books, and I thought this one was terrific. Reasonable size, sensible and humorous asides, helpful photographs, wide variety of topics (including fascinating information on starting your own cellar, glassware, food pairings, the "business" of wine, etc.), It arrived about ten minutes before I left the house for a three-hour flight to Phoenix, and I devoured it on the plane. You know how you go racing through something wonderful and informative to see what's next, and then go back and study it more carefully? (At least, I do.) This is the one I'm going back to with my notebook. Try it, you'll like it!
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As someone who recently graduated from the "cheapest on sale at the grocery" style of wine buying, I found this intro of real value. The overviews of regions, varietals, and other, more subtle nuances gave me a straightforward method of choosing wine whether in the grocery, a wine shop or a restaurant. I've enjoyed my choices more and paid less since reading this book.
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Essentials of Wine was a pleasure to read and is now kept in my kitchen for quick reference. This book refreshed my memory on information acquired from several wine tasting events and dining experiences. I was not interested in purchasing and wading through a tome. This book sparked my interest to try other wines and not rely on some of my old favorites. My dinner guests are enjoying the benefits of my explorations. Thanks Mr. Steiman!
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Winemakers determine a wine's character and style by the decisions they make in the vineyard and the winery. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
proprietary wines, tasting term, special occasion wines, key producers, older wines, wine touches, winemaking process, finished wine, grape varieties Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, Wine Spectator, New World, United States, Cabernet Franc, New Zealand, Columbia Crest, Northern Italy, Alexander Valley, Columbia Valley, Ribera del Duero, Willamette Valley, Chateau Ste, Haut Médoc, Matanzas Creek New!
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Winemakers determine a wine's character and style by the decisions they make in the vineyard and the winery. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
proprietary wines, tasting term, special occasion wines, key producers, older wines, wine touches, winemaking process, finished wine, grape varieties Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, Wine Spectator, New World, United States, Cabernet Franc, New Zealand, Columbia Crest, Northern Italy, Alexander Valley, Columbia Valley, Ribera del Duero, Willamette Valley, Chateau Ste, Haut Médoc, Matanzas Creek New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The Iron Horse by Edwin C. Hill on page 83
- Long Island by Jim Anderson on page 83
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