Product Description

“Thoroughly enjoyable and easy to read. Every white wine drinker should read this.”
—Terry Robards, Senior Managing Editor, Wine Enthusiast Magazine

“This book is a ‘must’ if you enjoy the taste of wine! This excellent guide playfully educates amateurs, as well as experts, in the pleasures of drinking wine.”
—Michael Aaron, Chairman, Sherry-Leman, World Renowned Wine Shop, New York, NY

“...an insightful reference guide for the beginning taster or industry professional who has an appreciation of wine and wit.”
—Lynn Penner-Ash, President/Winemaker, Rex Hill Vineyards, Inc.

Do you know the difference between a Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and a Sauvignon Blanc? Are you frustrated by the vast number of white wines there are to choose from? Don’t panic, let White Wine For Dummies be your guide. Covering wine regions from all over the world, including California, France, New Zealand, South Africa, Germany, and Italy, this friendly reference provides answers to all your white wine questions. It tells you how to:

• Understand the key differences between white and red wines
• Distinguish white wine varieties by color, aroma, flavor, and texture
• Identify the grape type, region, and vintage with ease
• Explore the California wine revolution—from Chardonnay to Sauvignon Blanc
• Discover fine American wineries, from coast to coast
• Uncover the secrets of European white wines
• Select the right vintage and style to suite your taste
• Choose the right white wine for any occasion

Written by two leading national wine experts, this authoritative guide features helpful charts, wine label examples, expert tips, wine tasting techniques, and priceless author recommendations. You also get:

• A fascinating introductory course in white wine explaining how it differs from red, its chief characteristics, how grape type and growing conditions influence taste, how to choose the right white wine for a meal, and more
• A region-by-region guide to the white wines of the world—from California and New York to New Zealand and South Africa to all the major European producers

With White Wine For Dummies by your side, you’ll soon be selecting white wines with confidence for every occasion.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #413217 in Books
• Published on: 1996-09-30
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .89" h x 5.44" w x 8.31" l, .87 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 282 pages

From Amazon.com
The authors of Wine for Dummies and Red Wine for Dummies present a companion volume for white wine lovers. Don't know your florals from your vegetals? The Dummies wine team has assembled a resource to navigate the unfamiliar winebibber through the often intimidating array of white wines, including proper terminology and lists of affordable varieties of wines from every region.

From the Back Cover
"This book is a "must" if you enjoy the taste of wine! This excellent guide playfully educates amateurs, as well as experts, in the pleasures of drinking white wines." — Michael Aaron, Chairman, Sherry-Lehman, World Renowned Wine Shop, New York, NY "White Wine For Dummies is an insightful reference guide for the beginning taster or the industry professional who has an appreciation of wine and wit." — Lynn Penner-Ash, President/Winemaker, Rex Hill Vineyards, Inc.

Do you know the difference between a Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and a Sauvignon Blanc? Are you frustrated and intimidated by the vast number of white wines to choose from? White Wine For Dummies^™ is your handy guide to the world of white wines — covering wine regions from all over the world, including California, France, New Zealand, South Africa, Germany, and Italy. With this handy guide, complete with helpful charts, wine label examples, expert tips, wine tasting techniques, and author recommendations — you'll soon be selecting white wine with confidence! see us at: http://www.dummies.com for info on other IDG Books titles: http://www.idgbooks.com

Inside, you'll discover how to:

• Understand the key differences between white and red wines
• Distinguish white wine varieties by color, aroma, flavor, and texture
• Identify the grape type, region, and vintage with ease
• Explore the California wine revolution — from Chardonnay to Sauvignon Blanc
• Discover fine American wineries — from Washington to Oregon to the Finger Lakes of New York
• Uncover the secrets of European white wines
• Choose the right vintage and style to suit your taste

About the Author
About the Authors Ed McCarthy is a certified wine educator, writer, consultant, and collector who has been active in the wine trade for over twenty years. He contributes to Wine Enthusiast magazine and is a contributing editor to The Wine Journal. Mary Ewing-Mulligan is co-owner and director of the international Wine Center in New York. She is the only American woman who is a Master of Wine, a title signifying the highest level of know-ledge in the wine trade. She is one of only fourteen Masters of Wine in the United States.