Uncorked: The Novice's Guide to Wine

By Paul Kreider

Book Overview

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Wine--No Snobbery, Just Sips

Love wine but feel overwhelmed by all the terminology, tasting notes, and labels? Uncorked: A Novice's Guide to Wine is your friendly, easy-to-understand wine guide for beginners. Whether you're choosing wine for a dinner party or exploring your own palate, this no-nonsense book helps you feel confident in any setting--from restaurants to wine tastings and beyond.

Perfect for casual wine drinkers and curious newcomers alike, this entertaining wine book covers everything you need to get started--from how wine is made to how to choose the right wine for any meal or mood.

Inside this wine lover's companion, you'll learn how to:

Understand the winemaking process from grape to glass
Speak the language of wine--terms like tannins, oaked, dry, full-bodied, and more
Taste and enjoy wine like a pro without the snob factor
Confidently pair wines with food for any occasion
Make informed wine choices that match your taste and save money

Complete with a handy glossary and bite-sized chapters, Uncorked is your go-to wine education book--fun, approachable, and packed with real-world tips.

If you're ready to stop guessing and start sipping smarter, this is the wine guide for you.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1596528141
• ISBN13: 9781596528147
• Release Date: February 2011
• Publisher: Turner
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"