The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wine Basics

by Tara Q. Thomas

From grape lover to grape aficionado.

The possibilities of learning about and buying wine have expanded and so has The Complete Idiot?s Guide® to Wine Basics with a new edition. Here, readers can get their hands on new information such as ordering hard-tofind wine online, discussing the newest and most popular labels and vintages, and understanding the biggest trend in wine today?environmentally conscious wines and winemaking. Readers will find:

?Essentials about the winemaking process, key terms, tips for tasting, and buying advice
?Organic, biodynamic and natural winemaking
?Winemaking in states other than California, Oregon, and Washington
?Regions gaining popularity, such as South Africa, Eastern Europe, and Portugal

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction

416 pages, Paperback

First published October 5, 2004

Reviews

[Elizabeth]

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[Marina Clarke]

I bought this book thinking that I would have to force myself to read it, but it ended up being some form of literary crack for me. All I want to do is sit at home, read this book, imbibe copious amounts of wine, eat, and think about it all.

[Cathy]

It'll be a good reference. I didn't read the whole thing but portions of it. There is so much about wine I don't know and can't afford!