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Klappentext Praise for Champagne For Dummies "A spiritual man, lover and devotee of Champagne, and one who expresses this passion with great talent. Magical words, effervescent phrases, and fizzy formulas celebrate a wine bubbling with crazy ideas. I raise my glass to Ed McCarthy to thank him for evoking his ebullience for Champagne with such humor." -- Christian Pol-Roger, Director General, Pol Roger & Cie. Complete coverage of 25 great Champagne houses Baffled by bubbly? Let wine expert Ed McCarthy clear away any confusion. What's the difference between brut and extra dry? Is Vintage Champagne worth the extra money? How good are Champagne-style sparkling wines from California? If you find shopping for Champagne a challenge, try this fun and friendly guide -- and discover just how easy it is to select the perfect bottle of bubbly. Discover how to: Appreciate various Champagne styles Enjoy the author's favorite Champagnes Store and serve Champagne Pair Champagne with food Evaluate sparkling wines from the United States and other countries Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily(TM) e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers Zusammenfassung This guide to champagne details its history! what it is and how it's made. It shows which grapes are used for champagne and where they grow! the different styles of champagne and the top 25 champagne houses. The book also includes tips on food pairings! storage! serving and bottle sizes.
