Wine Tasting - (Teach Yourself) by Beverley Blanning (Paperback)

About the Book

"Previously published as Teach yourself choosing the right wine"--Title page verso.

Book Synopsis

Is this the right book for me? Wine Tasting will help you to discover wines you enjoy, and to feel confident about your choices in every situation. It will give you a step-by-step guide to wine appreciation and explain the facts you need to find wines that suit your taste. It covers all the major grape varieties and wine-making styles, and offers plenty of practical information about how to buy, store and serve wine, whatever your personal preference. Wine Tasting includes: Part one: where to begin Chapter 1: Getting started Chapter 2: How to taste wine Part two: the flavours of wine Chapter 3: Grape varieties Chapter 4: Climate and place Chapter 5: The winemaker Chapter 6: Understanding your own taste Part three: Wines of the world Chapter 7: How to identify wine styles Chapter 8: Wine regions: Europe Chapter 9: Wine regions: the new world Part four: Buying, serving and storing wine Chapter 10: Wine with food Chapter 11: Serving wine Chapter 12: Understanding wine labels Chapter 13: Buying wine Chapter 14: Storing wine

Review Quotes

"A no-nonsense, no-waffle style. . . good value." "Times""

"For anyone who wants to feel more confident about buying wines." "Harpers Wine & Spirit""

"A no-nonsense, no-waffle style . . . good value." --"Times"

About the Author

Beverley Blanning is a freelance journalist, and regular feature writer and taster for "Decanter" magazine. She is an award-winning Master of Wine, regarded in the wine industry as one of the highest standards of professional knowledge.