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Informationen zum Autor Ed McCarthy, CWE, is a wine columnist for WineReviewOnline.com and for Beverage Media. Mary Ewing-Mulligan, MW, is President of the International Wine Center in New York. Together, they are the authors of many For Dummies wine guides, including the perennial bestseller Wine For Dummies. Klappentext Discover the nuances of California wines and increase your drinking pleasureWant to be a California wine connoisseur? This friendly guide gives you the knowledge you need to appreciate these fine wines, showing you how to taste them, select a good bottle, pair wine with food, and much more. You'll see why certain wine regions are renowned and how to further enrich your wine-drinking experience.* California wine 101 - understand the range of California wines, what makes them unique, and what a varietal wine is* Review the regions - explore the major wine regions of California and what makes each one special, from the soil to the climate* Open the bottle - become fluent in the Big Six: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel* Go beyond the basics - appreciate Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Syrah, sparkling wines, and more* Round out your wine experience - pair and share wines, learn about the proper glassware and serving temperatures, and prepare for a winery visitOpen the book and find:* An overview of California wine today* Wine recommendations for all budgets* Explanations of wine label language* A map of wine regions* Tips for aging and collecting California wines* Winery tasting etiquette* The ins and outs of recent vintages* Top wine country travel destinations Zusammenfassung Discover the nuances of California wines and increase your drinking pleasureWant to be a California wine connoisseur? This friendly guide gives you the knowledge you need to appreciate these fine wines, showing you how to taste them, select a good bottle, pair wine with food, and much more. You'll see why certain wine regions are renowned and how to further enrich your wine-drinking experience.* California wine 101 - understand the range of California wines, what makes them unique, and what a varietal wine is* Review the regions - explore the major wine regions of California and what makes each one special, from the soil to the climate* Open the bottle - become fluent in the Big Six: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel* Go beyond the basics - appreciate Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Syrah, sparkling wines, and more* Round out your wine experience - pair and share wines, learn about the proper glassware and serving temperatures, and prepare for a winery visitOpen the book and find:* An overview of California wine today* Wine recommendations for all budgets* Explanations of wine label language* A map of wine regions* Tips for aging and collecting California wines* Winery tasting etiquette* The ins and outs of recent vintages* Top wine country travel destinations Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction.Part I: The Big Picture of California Wine.Chapter 1: Introducing California Wines.Chapter 2: What's in the Bottle.Chapter 3: Decoding the Label.Chapter 4: California's Major Wine Regions.Part II: The Headliners.Chapter 5: Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.Chapter 6: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Their Blends.Chapter 7: Pinot Noir.Chapter 8: Zinfandel.Part III: More Reds, Whites, Pinks, and Bubblies.Chapter 9: Pinot Grigio, Rhône-Style Whites, and Other California Whites.Chapter 10: Syrah, Petite Sirah, Other.Varietal Reds, and Red Blends.Chapter 11: Bubbly, Rosé, and Dessert Wines.Part IV: Enjoying California Wines.Chapter 12: Pairing and Sharing California Wines.Chapter 13: Making a Winery Pilgrimage.Part V: The Part of Tens.Chapter 14: Answers to Ten Common Questions about California Wine.Chapter 15: Ten Top Travel Destinations and Attractions.Inde...
