Uncorked - The Novice's Guide to Wine

An easy, informative introduction to the world of wine

If you love wine and are interested to learn more about it, Uncorked is the perfect tool to gain a straightforward understanding of the essentials of wine, allowing you to enjoy wine and be at ease in any setting. This entertaining guide is presented in an easy-to-understand format, covering topics on everything from the winemaking process, wine vocabulary, and red wine versus white wine, to tasting and selecting wines for any occasion. With a helpful glossary and brief topic-by-topic chapters, this accessible, snobbery-free guide is the perfect companion for purchasing wines and navigating your way skillfully at parties, dinners, wine tastings, wine shops, and more.
 
Learn how to: Understand the origins of wine and the process of making it
Know and speak the language of wine with terms like tannins, oaks, residual sugar, dry, medium- and full-bodied, and more
Properly taste and drink wines  
Choose wines to complement foods
Save money by making choices that suit your palate

About the author

Paul Kreider, bestselling author and wine expert, has been a winemaker for nearly four decades. He established his own winery, the Ross Valley Winery, in San Anselmo in Marin County, California, and is currently a wine-making consultant in the new wine frontier of Northwestern Washington. He has educated thousands of individuals and groups about wine.

Summary

Love wine but feel overwhelmed by all the terminology, tasting notes, and labels? Uncorked: A Beginner’s Guide to Wine is your friendly, easy-to-understand wine guide for beginners. Whether you're choosing wine for a dinner party or exploring your own palate, this no-nonsense book helps you feel confident in any setting—from restaurants to wine tastings and beyond.

Product details

• Authors: Paul Kreider
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 07.04.2011
• EAN: 9781630264772
• ISBN: 978-1-63026-477-2
• No. of pages: 220
• Dimensions: 139 mm x 215 mm x 16 mm
• Weight: 426 g
• Illustrations: Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Subjects: Guides > Food & drink > Drinks; SELF-HELP / General, REFERENCE / Personal & Practical Guides, COOKING / Reference, COOKING / Beverages / Alcoholic / Wine, REFERENCE / Consumer Guides, Self-help & personal development, Reference works, wines, Self-help, personal development and practical advice, COOKING / Beverages / Alcoholic / General, Food and drink: alcoholic beverages, Consumer advice