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Overview
Shiraz...Pinot Noir...Chardonnay...Malbec...Prosecco. There's nothing quite like the perfect glass of wine. But with so many different wines to choose from, where do you start? The Everything Wine Book, 3rd Edition is a comprehensive wine resource for expanding your wine knowledge and taste buds. David White, founder of the influential wine blog Terroirist.com, provides you with an introductory wine course, covering all the essentials, including:
- How to identify the nuances of varieties by taste, smell, and region
- How to choose wines for any occasion
- How pair food with wine
- The history of different types of wines
- How to create a personalized wine cellar
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781440583421 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Adams Media |
| Publication date: | 11/07/2014 |
| Series: | Everything® Series |
| Pages: | 304 |
| Sales rank: | 1,052,610 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.90(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.70(d) |
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Table of Contents
The Top Ten Wine Myths 10
Introduction 11
01 A Brief History of Wine 13
Wine in the Ancient World 14
Wine in Europe 16
Wine in the Americas 18
Prohibition Wipes Out an Industry 21
The Wine Boom in the United States 22
02 Categories of Wine: More Than Red, White, and Pink 25
How Wine Is Made 26
Red Wine 29
White Wine 30
Rose Wine 31
Sparkling Wine 32
Fortified Wine 33
Dessert Wine 34
Kosher Wine 35
Organic Wine 37
Vegetarian and Vegan Wine 39
03 Great Wine Begins in the Vineyard 41
Getting to Know the Vine 42
North American Vitis versus Phylloxera 43
Grafting Was Just the Beginning 44
The Annual Growth Cycle of the Vine 45
Growing the Perfect Grape 46
Farming for Success 49
04 A Primer on Red Grape Varieties 51
Cabernet Sauvignon 52
Merlot 53
Pinot Noir 54
Syrah/Shiraz 56
Sangiovese 56
Tempranillo 57
Zinfandel 58
Malbec 59
Other Red Grape Varieties 60
05 A Primer on White Grape Varieties 63
Chardonnay 64
Chenin Blanc 65
Gewurztraminer 66
Muscat 67
Pinot Gris 68
Riesling 69
Sauvignon Blanc 70
Semillon 72
Viognier 72
Up-and-Comers 73
06 Wine Regions of the "Old World" 76
France 77
Italy 83
Germany 85
Spain 87
Portugal 89
Austria 90
07 Wine Regions of the "New World" 91
Australia 92
New Zealand 94
South Africa 95
Chile 97
Argentina 99
Canada 101
08 New Frontiers in the Wine World 103
Greece 104
Hungary 105
Uruguay 107
Israel 107
China 109
India 111
Switzerland 112
09 Wine Regions of the United States 114
Declaration of Wine Independence 115
California 116
New York 120
Oregon 122
Washington 123
The "Other" 46 125
10 Tasting Wine Like a Pro 127
The Physiology of Taste 128
Right and Wrong Ways to Taste 130
Mastering the Lingo 131
Recognizing "Flaws" 132
Do Critics Know Best? 134
11 Wine and Food 138
The Dynamics of Food and Wine 139
Matching Likes to Likes 140
More Than Taste 142
Wine and Cheese: The Classic Match 143
Warning: Bad Matches Ahead 144
Fail-Safe Measures 145
Cooking with Wine 146
12 The Cost of Wine: What Goes Into the Bottle 148
Costs of Wine Production 149
More Winemaker Decisions 150
The Distribution System 152
The Changing Landscape of Wine Distribution 153
From Wholesaler to the Table 154
Demand for Wine 155
Price Influences Demand 156
13 The Power of Packaging 158
The Bottle 159
To Cork or Not to Cork 160
A Death Knell for the Cork? 162
Boxed Wines Come Out of the Closet 164
The All-Powerful Label 165
14 Strategies for Buying Wine 171
Wine Stores 172
What Are You Looking For? 174
Buying Wine Online 177
Rare Finds at Auctions 179
Keeping Track of What You Like 180
15 Enjoying Wine at Home 182
Proper Storage Conditions for Wine 183
Wines Worth Cellaring 184
The Power of the Glass 187
Opening the Bottle 188
Before You Fill the Glasses 189
Organizing a Wine Dinner 192
Learning about Wine While Enjoying It 193
16 Wine at Restaurants: You're in Charge 196
A Restaurant's Attitude Toward Wine 197
Deciphering the Wine List 199
Strategies for Choosing a Wine 201
Wine Etiquette 202
Getting the Most for Your Money 205
17 All Things Bubbly 208
Champagne versus Sparkling Wine 209
History of Champagne 211
Champagne Houses 213
Choosing a Champagne 214
Champagne by Any Other Name 217
Storing and Serving Bubbly 219
Champagne Leftovers 221
18 Dessert Wines and Fortified Wines 222
Sweet Wines in History 223
Late Harvest and Noble Rot 223
Ice Wines 225
Port 226
Sherry 229
Madeira 231
Marsala 232
19 Wine and Health 233
The French Paradox 234
What the Studies Say 235
Health Components in Wine 238
Wine and Weight Loss 238
Too Much of a Good Thing 240
The Hangover 241
Wine and Headaches 242
Wine-Health Challenges 244
20 The World of Wine Tourism 246
Four Pioneers of Global Wine Tourism 247
Do All Wineries Receive Guests? 249
Planning Your Trip 250
Tasting Rooms 252
Tasting Room Etiquette 253
To Buy or Not to Buy 255
Wine Country Dining 256
21 A Consumer Revolution in Wine 257
Twilight of the Gatekeepers 258
The Golden Age of Wine Writing 260
Social Media and Wine 262
Envisioning Wine's Future 265
22 Careers in Wine 267
Before You Quit Your Day Job 268
What If I Don't Want to Make Wine or Grow Grapes? 269
What Will You Do with That Certification? 273
23 Making Wine at Home 279
Advice Before You Begin 280
Gathering the Equipment 281
Getting the Juice Out 282
Preparing the Must for Fermentation 284
Getting the Yeast Ready to Ferment 285
Monitoring Fermentation 286
Postfermentation Racking and Pressing 287
Malolactic (Secondary) Fermentation 288
Getting Ready to Bottle 289
Bottling and Enjoying 290
Appendix A Pronunciation Guide 291
Appendix B Glossary 295
Index 298