Product Description

a quick, basic guide for everyone who wants to know just enough about wine to enjoy it . "Dewey Markham's 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 wine 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. You'll 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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #608267 in Books
• Published on: 1993-03-12
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .49" h x 5.53" w x 8.67" l, .57 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

Ingram
This basic guide for those who want to know just enough about wine to enjoy it shows how to deal with wine lists and waiters, how to get the best value when buying wine in a store, and how to decipher wine labels. The small format and easy-to-read style will help transform novices into pros who both understand and enjoy wine. 30 illustrations.

From the Publisher
Written for anyone who wants a quick but intelligent guide to the basics. The information and principles here apply to practically any wine you may encounter, no matter where it is made. Will enhance your understanding of what wine appreciation is all about and enable you to enjoy your choice of wine, whatever it may be.

About the Author
DEWEY MARKHAM, Jr., created the wine studies program for the famed LaVarenne cooking school in Paris and was formerly Associate Director of the Swiss Wine Information Council. He teaches courses at the Culinary Institute of America and is currently researching a major work on Bordeaux.