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Informationen zum Autor Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan co-authored the bestselling Wine For Dummies . Ed also wrote Champagne For Dummies . Mary, the only woman Master of Wine in the U.S., owns International Wine Center, a New York wine school. Klappentext "French wine can be perplexing . . . until you pick up this marvelous guide." --Kermit Lynch, wine merchant and author of Adventures on the Wine Route You no longer have to be confused or intimidated by French wine. Sip and savor the best -- and best-value -- Bordeaux, Burgundy, Beaujolais, and other delicious wines with this informative insider's guide. Discover how to: Translate wine labels Identify great wine bargains Develop your own wine tastes Match French wine with foods Zusammenfassung This introduction to French wine helps demystify the names; places; grape varieties; and wine values! making buying and ordering wine! and even visiting vineyards a pleasure. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction. PART I: Why France Is the Home of Great Wines. Chapter 1: France! Superstar. Chapter 2: French Wine Today. Chapter 3: Wine Laws and Labels. PART II: France's High-Profile Wine Regions. Chapter 4: Elite Red Wines of Bordeaux. Chapter 5: Red Bordeaux on a Budget. Chapter 6: White Bordeaux -- Dry or Sweet! and Delectable. Chapter 7: Burgundy -- Queen of France. Chapter 8: Beaujolais! The Fun Red. Chapter 9: Robust Rhone Reds and Unique Whites. PART III: France's Other Wine Regions. Chapter 10: Champagne: The World's Greatest Sparkling Wine. Chapter 11: Alsace: White Wine Wonderland. Chapter 12: The Loire Valley's Hidden Gems. Chapter 13: The South of France. Chapter 14: Other French Wine Regions. PART IV: The Part of Tens. Chapter 15: Answers to Ten Common Questions about French Wines. Chapter 16: Ten French Wine Myths Exposed. PART V: Appendixes. Appendix A: Pronunciation Guide to French Wine Terms. Appendix B: Bordeaux and Burgundy Classifications. Appendix C: French Wine Vintage Chart: 1979 to 1998. Index. ...
