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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.22
EAN: 9780764551147
ISBN: 0764551140
Label: For Dummies
Manufacturer: For Dummies
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 432
Publication Date: 1998-09
Publisher: For Dummies
Studio: For Dummies

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"The grand cru (yes, that's a compliment) of wine books for regular folks." Chicago Tribune Praise for Wine For Dummies® Winner of the Georges Duboeuf Wine Book of the Year Award "Smart and totally readable." —Newsday "Crammed with useful, accurate information." —Wine Enthusiast "Complete…and agreeably relaxed." —New York Times "Surpasses other wine primers." —Philadelphia Inquirer

The bestselling guide — over 450,000 copies in print!

If you've ever been struck dumb by a wine list, here's your guide. From choosing a great bottle to matching wine with food, this revised and updated For Dummies® classic is overflowing with wine tips that'll give you the confidence to buy and enjoy wine like a true connoisseur.

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Summary: Great Introduction to a Fascinating Topic
Comment: There are two areas of the business world where I feel completely like a fish out of water - wine and golf. These social skills aren't absolutely necessary, but sure feel darn close to it. This Dummies book really does demystify the wine peice, and makes it very understandable for those of us who think that Franzia is really good, and Burgundy is a color. I highly recommend the book for those who ae intimidated by the restaurant wine list, but are in the position of having to order off of it. Additionally, this is a light read - a toe in the ocean of wine. So, maybe I am not a fish in the water yet - but the toe is in...

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Summary: Read Many, so far this is the best!
Comment: So far this is the best Wine book I've read. Very thorough, complete, and great for beginners. Very explanatory.

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Summary: Fantastic.
Comment: Complete, from the grape to the glass, and everything in between that really does matter. If it's an introduction and a mild education in wine you seek, you cannot go wrong with this book.

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Summary: Simple and exhaustive
Comment: This book is perfect for anybody who (like me before) does not know anything, or not that much about wine.

From the wine making to the etiquette, and going through the particular wine (champagne, sherry, port...), all the subjects to understand the basics are discussed.

I think the way the information is organized is also very well thought to teach about wine to ... well ..dummies! It is very easy to read and well explained.
After having browsed this book, you will be able to understand much better about wine, and even to talk about it.

I was a little surprised not to find any topic about history, role in society etc... this book is just an introduction and just gives you the tool to enjoy a bottle of wine. Do not expect to be an expert about wine regarding economy or history.

My only criticism would be the way French, Italian and Spanish wine have been quickly treated. For instance, I would have liked to have a few names of good producers from Alsace... but instead I was advised to buy the French Wine for Dummies!!!

In a nutshell : a good buy and I will keep this book on my shelf to refresh my memory once in a while.

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Summary: Great book for beginners!
Comment: This book is really helping me learn the basics of wine. It helps you know what to look for in a good wine, and to help direct you to wines you may like. I am really enjoying it!

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