Wine Basics A Quick and Easy Guide Author:Dewey Markham a quick, basic guide for everyone who wants to know just enough about wine to enjoy it "Dewey Markhams book reinforces the simple pleasures a bottle of wine brings at the table with good food, good friends and family. He takes the mystery, which often alienates new wine drinkers, out of wine, while retaining the romance that makes w... more »ine unique." Robert Mondavi from the Foreword In this light-hearted and intelligent reference, wine authority Dewey Markham gives you, faster than you ever thought possible, the confidence and knowledge to really enjoy choosing and drinking wine. Youll learn how to apply the principles and information in this book to any wine you may encounter, no matter where it is made. Through a series of quick takes, Markham shows you:
How to deal with wine lists and waiters
How to get the best value when buying wine in a store
How to decipher the ten standard items of information on every wine label
A simple method for judging the quality of any wine
How to store and serve wine
How wine is made and packaged
Wine Basics also uses easy-to-understand charts to illustrate the range of tastes in white and red wines and includes a comprehensive but user-friendly vocabulary to describe these tastes.« less