Ever been to a fancy restaurant and had to order the wine? ...Ever feel a little unsure of what the "right" wine really is? If you've ever wished you could select wines with confidence... knowing which wine to order with certain dishes, and which wines to avoid... If you long to appreciate wine, but want to do so without becoming a "snob"... Then this book was written just for you. So, what's the fuss all about? Why is there a "right" way to appreciate wine? Isn't it just a matter of drinking "what you like"? The answer is yes and no. Yes, because it's okay to select a few wines that you like and drink them when you want. No, because if you give some thought to what food you will be enjoying with your wine, the flavors of the food and wine can be combined in ways that enhances your enjoyment of both. When you understand how the qualities of the grapes, the age of the wine, where the grapes are grown and how...you can make better choices about what wine to drink at any meal or occasion. It's not a matter of selecting the "right" wine; it's a matter of selecting the one that will be the most enjoyable. And once you know how, it's not that tough to do. This book walks you through all the basics of appreciating, ordering, and drinking wine and spells out exactly what you need to know about them. Here's just a little taste of what's inside this book: - What the fuss is all about - surprising reasons why wine appreciation matters, and how it can make your life better. - Drinking wine is good for you - what the French and 60 Minutes know about drinking wine that you don't. - Champagne mysteries revealed... this quick study guide will teach you everything you need to know about bubbly. - Homemade wine... it's easier than you think to make your own wine. Here's everything you need to know. - The different types of wine. This quick-study guide will be your roadmap to the world of wines. - Chilled or not? How to know whether you should chill any wine, instantly. - Wines of the world. The differences and advantages of wines from France, Napa Valley, and Australia. - How to have a "wine cellar" no matter where you live. The specific details of how to store your wine for maximum life and flavor, including the secrets of "calm storage", angles, light and humidity. - The quick & simple guide to picking the right wine for any meal. You'll love this "thumbnail guide" to which wines go best with which foods. - The rules for attending a wine tasting. This guide will help you avoid embarrassment, and have you conducting yourself like a pro. - A comprehensive list of wine accessories. From corkscrew to wine chiller, from aerator to glass wash...if it's made for wine lovers, we cover it. - Think about what your life will be like when you know these wine secrets (along with all the other ones revealed in this book). So, what are you waiting for? ...A satisfying new appreciation of wine is yours to enjoy today!
