Wine for Beginners: The Ultimate Wine Book on Tasting, Varietals and So Much More

by Janelle Jalbert

Wine is truly the world in a glass, without the travel hassles. However, it can be overwhelming with differences in wine terminology and traditions. Wine for Beginners takes the guesswork out of any wine occasion, allowing you to decode wine culture for yourself, whether you are completely new to wine or you have some sipping experience. Learn how to choose between different wine options, break down wine labels and wine speak, discover the art of food and wine pairing, enjoy wine-related activities, and more. Wine for Beginners is a lighthearted, yet informative must-read for any wine drinker. Janelle Jalbert is your personal wine coach, and takes the mystery out of one of the world's most consumed and cherished beverages. Her simple and friendly approach to selecting, serving, and savoring all types of wine--without any snobbery--makes it easy to move from a beginner to a knowledgeable wine lover.

182 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 11, 2015

About the author

Janelle Jalbert is an author of tales that promote the “Magic of Everyday Life”. Her latest release, TRIANGULATING BLISS, is a tale of living life to the fullest as part of THE MYSTIQUE OF LIVING SERIES. Janelle's next release is WINGDOG: SOUL PUP, a 'magical mutt memoir' which is a project close to her heart. She also has ghostwritten more than a dozen books, on a range of topics, for clients around the world and has worked as a copywriter for major international corporations. During her ten year tenure as a teacher, Janelle also worked as a motorsports reporter along with other pursuits. She currently resides in Southern California but is prone to wanderlust when her pack of pups allows it.

Reviews

[Aaron · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great place to start

This was a fun read and is a great way for beginners to get started. Well-written, well-paced and informative. The author’s enthusiasm about wine is evident throughout.

[Jessica Barnett · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wine newbie guide

Great information that helps any newbie interested in understanding the basic fundamentals of wine! Written in a way that’s entertaining and not so dry.