Everything you need to know to live properly in the world of wine - from how to properly how a glass to how to toast at a wedding to how to properly evaluate wines in a restaurant. Contains many educational Appendixes on related topics such as how to read wine labels from major wine producing regions around the world, glossary of terms for winemakers, and wine poetry.

A guide to help you personally and professionally deal with all wine related activities. Learn how to evaluate any wine, properly toast someone, and choose good food-wine pairings.

An easy, informative introduction to the world of wine If you love wine and are interested to learn more about it, Uncorked is the perfect tool to gain a straightforward understanding of the essentials of wine, allowing you to enjoy wine and be at ease in any setting. This entertaining guide is presented in an easy-to-understand format, covering topics on everything from the winemaking process, wine vocabulary, and red wine versus white wine, to tasting and selecting wines for any occasion. With a helpful glossary and brief topic-by-topic chapters, this accessible, snobbery-free guide is the perfect companion for purchasing wines and navigating your way skillfully at parties, dinners, wine tastings, wine shops, and more. Learn how to: Understand the origins of wine and the process of making it Know and speak the language of wine with terms like tannins, oaks, residual sugar, dry, medium- and full-bodied, and more Properly taste and drink wines Choose wines to complement foods Save money by making choices that suit your palate

Take an enjoyable look at the basics of wine. Prepare yourself and hold you own when encountering the Wine Snob! With this interesting look at wine you are prepared to know the foundation of wine drinking. You'll also learn that not all drinks have a pull-tab or a screw-top seals. Interesting conversational topics and toasts are included to make every opportunity to share wine a relaxing and pleasant experience. You'll also understand why Red Solo cups aren't the best glass choice for drinking wine. So enjoy the experience with this fun guide on your wine journey.

Should white wine be chilled? Can you drink reds with fish? Find out in Wine: A No-Snob Guide, the perfect pairing for the budding wine enthusiast. Forget intimidating wine speak. You'll get a no-nonsense crash course that serves easy-to-understand vocabulary. From vineyard production to selecting stemware, prepare for a wine adventure, featuring lush full-page photos, maps, and illustrations. Uncork wine myths. Journey the globe, touring the wine regions of California to Europe to South America and discover your personal palate along the way. Light, fun, never dry, this go-to guide helps you confidently explore the wine world. This entertaining wine guide offers: The history and origin of wine Types of grapes & wine categories Tasting & food pairing tips Buying & storing basics Whether you're looking to learn the basics, impress your boss, or redeem yourself after referring to sommelier as an African country, Wine: A No-Snob Guide will have you swirling and sipping like a pro.

Anyone can become a wine expert with this funny, pocket-sized guide full of essential tips and trivia—from hosting your own wine tasting to picking the perfect bottle for a BYOB. The perfect gift for casual wine lovers and aspiring sommeliers alike! Wine may be one of the world’s oldest beverages, but it’s never been a better time to pour a glass. Whether you prefer robust reds or crisp, zippy whites, you’ll find lots to drink in in this pocket-sized guide packed with information for wine enthusiasts of every variety. Seasoned sommeliers and newbie wine fans will learn things like: • Expert wine tasting techniques • Which glassware to use and when • How to master wine and food pairings • How to build a wine collection (without a fancy cellar!) • How to open a bottle of wine when no one brought a corkscrew • How to bring the perfect wine for any occasion • Plus, guides to wine lingo and price points for every budget! Packaged in a small, handy size, this entertaining guide is perfect for quick-reference or casual browsing—and makes a great gift for the wine drinkers in your life. Sante!

A nicely structured, lightly acidic addition to the handy Snob’s Dictionary series, decoding the baffling world of winespeak from A to Z. Wine Snob. The very phrase seems redundant, doesn't it? When faced with this snobbiest of snobberies, the civilian wine enthusiast needs the help of savvy translators like David Kamp and David Lynch. Their Wine Snob’s Dictionary delivers witty explication of both old-school oeno-obsessions (What's claret? Who's Michael Broadbent?) and such new-wave terms as "malolactic fermentation" and "fruit bomb." Among the other things Kamp and Lynch demystify: Finish: the Snob code-term for "aftertaste." (Robert Parker includes the stopwatch-measured length of a wine's finish in his ratings.) Meritage: an American wine classification that rhymes with "heritage," and should NEVER be pronounced "meri-TAHJ." Terroir: that elusive quality of vineyard soil that has sommeliers talking of "gunflint," "leather," and "candied fruits" Featuring ripe, luscious, full-bodied illustrations by Snob's Dictionary stalwart Ross MacDonald, The Wine Snob’s Dictionary is as heady and sparkling as a vintage Taittinger, only much less expensive... and much more giggle-inducing. Cheers!