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By providing the context in which to begin exploring wine, Wine for Dummies can easily become the send-off for a lifelong education. McCarthy and Mulligan deflate many of the wine snob's attitudes; they assure us that most wine sold today is "good wine," and that any further distinctions made about wine are ultimately subjective. The practical, jovial mentoring the authors provide encourages readers to chart their own course toward drinking great wine (although the authors naturally recommend dozens of their own favorites along the way). In later chapters, McCarthy and Mulligan delve into more serious topics such as investing in and cellaring wine. Even these discussions seem appropriate, given that you'll probably find the allure of wine growing as its mystery subsides to the force of this superb introductory text. --Todd Gehman --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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“…the no-nonsense guide to buying, storing serving and talking about wine…” (Choice Magazine, May 2004) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
It is worth 10 stars!,
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This review is from: Wine For Dummies, 3rd Edition (Paperback)
I have always enjoyed drinking wines, but I never knew how to combine them with food, distinguish a good wine from a bad one or how to read a label. I had read some books about this topic before, but none of them was good enough for my level. This book answered all the questions I had. It is the first step that a beginner has to take in the fascinating world of wines, in order to enjoy more what they drink. In a very easy to understand language, the authors explain everything you need to know about different types of wine, grapes, how to taste a wine, vintages, what a wine consists of and what we should take into account when we taste it. The explanations are so clear and specific, that at the end of the book you will realise you have no more questions. Read each chapter attentively and try to remember every detail. Only after having done that, move on to the next chapter. So, you won't mix wine denominations, types of grapes and areas. After having read that, I promise, you will no longer be afraid to order a wine in a restaurant or will know what bottle to buy in a wine store by simply reading its label. Also, don't forget to practice what you read. Everytime you have a bottle of wine on your table, open the book and read. Next time you will remember easily that specific wine, the grapes it was made of and its taste. The are only two things I regret about the book: it is not updated (the vintage charts end in 1996) and it does not have attached a video tape. It would have been more useful in order to understand better certain chapters.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Wine snobs, beware!,
By "starpixie" (La Crescenta, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Wine For Dummies® , 2nd Edition (Paperback)
When I was a kid and I got to go out for dinner with my folks, I remember my dad teaching me how to choose a wine. He showed me how to select a wine according to what we were having for dinner, demonstrated swirling and sniffing techniques, and discussed the local California wineries. It was great! Then I grew up and forgot most of what he told me. The good news is that this book contains everything my dad told me and more! But what I liked best about this book (besides the refresher course) was that it was written in an easy-to-follow, matter-of-fact manner. The tips were practical, the commentary was light-hearted, and at times I almost felt like I was reading instructions written especially for me by a friend. A definite "must-have" for anyone who wants to add a bit of practical culture to his or her repertoire!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love wine !,
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This review is from: Wine For Dummies (Paperback)
Although I am no expert on wine, I have been drinking it and enjoying it in a serious way for the last 20 years - during which I have absorbed quite a bit of information (and wine !!). My interest in wine lead me to take a couple of courses on the subject, in order to be able to understand the basics and improve enjoyment; "Wine for Dummies", as explained, is indeed a valid source of information, not only for wine professionals, but regular people who just want to understand a bit more without getting bogged down in tons of theory...the information is presented in a humorous and extremely simple, easy to understand manner, and am pretty sure it will become one of my favourite wine books for quick consultation. Highly recommended !
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