Discover the nuances of California wines and increase your drinking pleasure Want 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. Review the regions 151; explore the major wine regions of California and what makes each one special, from the soil to the climate Open the bottle 151; become fluent in the Big Six: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel Go beyond the basics 151; appreciate Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Syrah, sparkling wines, and more Round out your wine experience 151; pair and share wines, learn about the proper glassware and serving temperatures, and prepare for a winery visit Open the book and find: 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
- Genre: Cooking + Food + Wine
- Subgenre: Beverages / Wine + Spirits
- Publisher: For Dummies
- Pages: 288
- Language: English
- Format: paperback
- Release Date: April 20, 2009
- Date Published: April 20, 2009
- Author: Ed McCarthy