California Wine For Dummies

<p>Discover the nuances of California wines and increase your drinking pleasure</p> <p>Want to be a California wine connoisseur? This friendly guide gives you the knowledge you need to appreciate these fine wines, showing you how to taste them, select a good bottle, pair wine with food, and much more. You’ll see why certain wine regions are renowned and how to further enrich your wine-drinking experience.</p> <ul> <li>California wine 101 — understand the range of California wines, what makes them unique, and what a varietal wine is</li> <li> <p>Review the regions — explore the major wine regions of California and what makes each one special, from the soil to the climate</p> </li> <li> <p>Open the bottle — become fluent in the Big Six: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel</p> </li> <li> <p>Go beyond the basics — appreciate Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Syrah, sparkling wines, and more</p> </li> <li> <p>Round out your wine experience — pair and share wines, learn about the proper glassware and serving temperatures, and prepare for a winery visit</p> </li> </ul> <p>Open the book and find:</p> <ul> <li>An overview of California wine today</li> <li> <p>Wine recommendations for all budgets</p> </li> <li> <p>Explanations of wine label language</p> </li> <li> <p>A map of wine regions</p> </li> <li> <p>Tips for aging and collecting California wines</p> </li> <li> <p>Winery tasting etiquette</p> </li> <li> <p>The ins and outs of recent vintages</p> </li> <li> <p>Top wine country travel destinations</p> </li> </ul>