French Wine For Dummies
“Whether you are an avid collector or wine novice, this book offers an extensive resource in an accessible format.”\ —Charlie Trotter, Acclaimed Chef and Award-Winning Author\ “This book is an invitation to discover the bountiful wine regions, each different from one another, and is an homage to the beauty and uniqueness of the delicious wines they produced.”\ —Georges Duboeuf, Les Vins Georges Duboeuf\ “The diversity of French wine is one of its attractions, but it can seem...
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How can novices tell the difference between a Burgandy and a Bordeaux? Readers get the answer and more in this guide to selecting and buying French wine. Includes regional maps, tips on decoding wine labels, a pronunciation guide and a glossary. This handy book shows how easy it is to enjoy French wine. About the Authors: Ed McCarthy writes for Wine Enthusiast and the Underground Wine Journal. Mary Ewing-Mulligan is the only American woman Master of Wine, is a wine columnist for the NY Daily News and President of NY's International Wine Center. Together, they are coauthors of the bestselling Wine for Dummies.
Introduction.PART I: Why France Is the Home of Great Wines.Chapter 1: France, Superstar.Chapter 2: French Wine Today.Chapter 3: Wine Laws and Labels.PART II: France's High-Profile Wine Regions.Chapter 4: Elite Red Wines of Bordeaux.Chapter 5: Red Bordeaux on a Budget.Chapter 6: White Bordeaux -- Dry or Sweet, and Delectable.Chapter 7: Burgundy -- Queen of France.Chapter 8: Beaujolais, The Fun Red.Chapter 9: Robust Rhône Reds and Unique Whites.PART III: France's Other Wine Regions.Chapter 10: Champagne: The World's Greatest Sparkling Wine.Chapter 11: Alsace: White Wine Wonderland.Chapter 12: The Loire Valley's Hidden Gems.Chapter 13: The South of France.Chapter 14: Other French Wine Regions.PART IV: The Part of Tens.Chapter 15: Answers to Ten Common Questions about French Wines.Chapter 16: Ten French Wine Myths Exposed.PART V: Appendixes.Appendix A: Pronunciation Guide to French Wine Terms.Appendix B: Bordeaux and Burgundy Classifications.Appendix C: French Wine Vintage Chart: 1979 to 1998.Index.
