Publisher Description
The indispensable guide to wine is now interactive! The New Wine Lover s Companion informs, advises, and enlightens readers with approximately 4,000 entries that describe wines produced all around the world. The A-to-Z entries describe grape varieties; wine styles; wine-growing regions; winemaking techniques; wine-testing terms; sizes and styles of glassware, wine bottles and wine openers; optimal temperatures for serving different wines; and much more. The original edition of this book was hailed by Jurgen Gothe of the Vancouver Sun as the best new wine book in more than a decade. . . and this new third edition is better than ever. One of the many qualities that has made The New Wine Lover s Companion so popular is its accessibility. No wine snobbery here. The authors serve up solid information about vintages, varieties, and which wine goes best with which food in a relaxed, conversational style that doesn t intimidate readers. Following the A-to-Z entries, additional advice and information includes Tips on buying wine Ordering wine in a restaurant Understanding the information on wine bottle labels Opening and serving wine at home How to store leftover wine . . . and much more From the reviews: Praise for the previous edition: one of my favorite compact reference books. Laurie Daniel, San Jose Mercury News, December 2003 A great reference! . . . excellent and accurate source for both wine professionals and those involved with wine purely for the love of it. Jacques P pin, cookbook author and TV chef Know what geropiga is? Neither did I until I saw the entry in this new edition Obscurities like this make this squat book as addictive to flip through as it is useful. a great addition to anyone s library, novice through expert. Tara Q. Thomas, Denver Post & Rocky Mountain News Grapevine, December 21, 2003 a handy reference John Griffin, San Antonio Express News , December 10, 2003 an invaluable, user-friendly reference. I learned something from the very first page I turned to, and keep learning as I keep turning. William Rice, Food and Wine Columnist, Chicago Tribune
Requires iOS 4.3 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.