by:
McCarthy, Ed
Ewing-Mulligan, Mary

Publisher:
For Dummies
Published:September 30, 1996
ISBN:0764550128
Format:Paperback
Pages:288

Description: Amazon.com
The authors of Wine for Dummies and White Wine for Dummies have produced a handy primer on the fundamentals of red wine. After a brief introduction to the varieties of grapes and the seven classic types of red wine, the reader (and taster!) is introduced to the world's greatest offerings, including less recognized wines from Chile and Australia. The familiar Dummies-style "Part of Tens" includes 10 wine-tasting exercises using affordable vintages.

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This is the complete handy reference to the exciting world of red wine. This handy guide starts with the basics of red wine, covering the red wine making process in detail and offers red wine buying recommendations. The authors also break down the regions of wines and explain the distinct differences of French wine versus wine from around the world. With a handy glossary of terms, a pronunciation guide and a helpful vintage chart, this is the guide for wine lovers.

Book Description
If you're interested in expanding your wine horizons to include the reds, such as Merlot, Pinot Noir, or Cabernet, Red Wine For Dummies will help you through the maze of red wines. Wine connoisseurs Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan have tasted their way through the wine-growing regions of Northern California and France (as well as Oregon, Washington, New York, Australia, South America, and South Africa). The result of their ventures is a handy guide featuring more than 1,000 red wine recommendations, tips to help you pair red wine with food, a complete glossary of wine jargon, and a helpful wine vintage chart. You won't want to explore the world of red wine without this handy reference at your fingertips.