Synopses & Reviews
"A fantastic book! Just what we need to navigate the maze of all the red wines in the world."
Jess Jackson, Founder, Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates
Includes more than 1,000 red wine recommendations
The fun and easy way® to select, serve, and enjoy red wine
Can you ever serve red wine with fish? How does a Cabernet differ from a Chianti? Where do you look for red wine bargains? Stumped? Dont worry! This friendly guide takes the mystery out of red wine and shows you how to truly enjoy it.
Praise for Red Wine For Dummies
"Bravo! A complex subject taught clearly and comprehensively with a touch of humor."
Yves Durand, The Sommelier Society of America, Inc.
"[The] relaxed, yet knowledgeable approach to a rather daunting topic will have novices and wine aficionados alike enjoying the book."
Bruno Ceretto, co-owner, Ceretto Winery, Piedmont, Italy
Discover how to:
- Taste differences in wine styles
- Enjoy reds from around the world
- Decipher a wine label
- Find red wine values
- Pair red wine with food
Synopsis
If you're interested in expanding your wine horizons to include the reds, such as Merlot, Pinot Noir, or Cabernet, Red Wine For Dummies will help you through the maze of red wines. Wine connoisseurs Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan have tasted their way through the wine-growing regions of Northern California and France (as well as Oregon, Washington, New York, Australia, South America, and South Africa). The result of their ventures is a handy guide featuring more than 1,000 red wine recommendations, tips to help you pair red wine with food, a complete glossary of wine jargon, and a helpful wine vintage chart. You won't want to explore the world of red wine without this handy reference at your fingertips.
About the Author
Ed McCarthy, a certified wine educator, writes for The Wine Enthusiast and Wine Journal.
Mary Ewing-Mulligan, a Master of Wine, owns New Yorks International Wine Center.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
PART I: A Course of Red Wine.
Chapter 1: A Wine of a Different Color.
Chapter 2: Red, Redder, Reddest.
Chapter 3: What a Difference a Grape Makes.
Chapter 4: The Seven Classic Types of Red Wine.
Chapter 5: Red Wine with Meat and More.
PART II: A World of Red Wine.
Chapter 6: Cab and Merlot Lead the Way in California.
Chapter 7: California Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and Company.
Chapter 8: Oregon, Washington, and Long Island Red Wines.
Chapter 9: Seeing Red Down Under: Australia, South America, and South Africa.
Chapter 10: Vin Rouge Begins with Bordeaux.
Chapter 11: The Other Great French Reds: Burgundy, Rhône, and Company.
Chapter 12: Vino Rosso, Vino Tinto, Vinho Tinto.
PART III: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 13: Ten Little-Known Red Wines Worth Knowing.
Chapter 14: Answers to Ten Frequently Asked Questions about Red Wine.
Chapter 15: Ten Hands-On Wine-Tasting Exercises.
PART IV: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Pronunciation Guide to Red Wine Terms.
Appendix B: Glossary of Red Wine Terms.
Appendix C: Contact Information for Wineries Whose Wines Are Available Only (or Mainly) by Mailing List.
Appendix D: Red Wine Vintage Chart: 19751995.
Index.