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Wine for Dummies
Wine for Dummies
Author: Ed McCarthy, Mary Ewing-Mulligan
Somewhere between the absolute beginner and the lab-coat-wearing oenologist lies everyone who simply enjoys wine -- not just drinking it but seeking out new varieties and vintages, visiting vineyards and the wine growing regions of the world, and finding and storing bottles to share with friends and family on special occasions. If you're jus...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781568843902
ISBN-10: 1568843909
Publication Date: 8/29/1995
Pages: 402
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3.1 stars, based on 9 ratings
Publisher: For Dummies
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Audio Cassette
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The perfect introduction to wines!
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All-encompassing for the eager reader.
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The title is self explanatory, a fun guide to all kinds of wine.
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If you don't know anything about wine but want to start studying it, this is a good introduction. It won't make you a connoisseur but will help you be a little less clueless if you visit a vineyard or start going to wine tastings.
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Good basic information on Wine, and some pretty specific discussion of techniques. Will make you comfortable around people talking about wine. Also has an extensive discussion of differnet regions and what wines come from them. Very accessible.
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Great book! Lots of great information!
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Like all the Dummies books this is a great reference. I used this book when I was bartending and it was a great help.
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This was a big help in getting to know wine. I was a novice and this book brought me up to speed quickly. I now have a nice collection of wines to serve my guests.


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