Wine Folly: Magnum Edition : The Master Guide

JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER The expanded wine guide from the creators of Wine Folly, packed with new information for devotees and newbies alike. Wine Folly became a sensation for its inventive, easy-to-digest approach to learning about wine. Now in a new, expanded hardcover edition, Wine Folly: Magnum Edition is the perfect guide for anyone looking to take his or her wine knowledge to the next level. Wine Folly: Magnum Edition includes: - more than 100 grapes and wines color-coded by style so you can easily find new wines you'll love; - a wine region explorer with detailed maps of the top wine regions, as well as up-and-coming areas such as Greece and Hungary; - wine labeling and classification 101 for wine countries such as France, Italy, Spain, Germany, and Austria; - an expanded food and wine pairing section; - a primer on acidity and tannin--so you can taste wine like a pro; - more essential tips to help you cut through the complexity of the wine world and become an expert. Wine Folly: Magnum Edition is the must-have book for the millions of fans of Wine Folly and for any budding oenophile who wants to boost his or her wine knowledge in a practical and fun way. It's the ultimate gift for any wine lover. Praise for WINE FOLLY Title Page Copyright Contents Introduction SECTION 1: Wine Basics What Is Wine? Wine Traits Tasting Wine Handling, Serving, and Storing Wine How Wine Is Made SECTION 2: Food & Wine Wine Pairing Cooking with Wine SECTION 3: Grapes & Wines Agiorgitiko Aglianico Airén Albariño Alicante Bouschet Arinto Assyrtiko Baga Barbera Blaufränkisch Bobal Bonarda Bordeaux Blend (Red) Brachetto Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Carignan Carménère Castelão Cava Champagne Chardonnay Chenin Blanc Cinsault Colombard Concord Cortese Crémant Dolcetto Falanghina Fernão Pires Fiano Franciacorta Frappato Friulano Furmint Gamay Garganega Gewürztraminer Grechetto Grenache Grenache Blanc Grüner Veltliner Ice Wine Lambrusco Madeira Malbec Marsala Marsanne Melon Mencía Merlot Monastrell Montepulciano Moscatel de Setúbal Moschofilero Muscat Blanc Muscat of Alexandria Nebbiolo Negroamaro Nerello Mascalese Nero d’Avola Petit Verdot Petite Sirah Pinot Blanc Pinot Gris Pinot Noir Pinotage Picpoul Port Prosecco Rhône / GSM Blend Riesling Roussanne Sagrantino Sangiovese Sauternais Sauvignon Blanc Savatiano Schiava Sémillon Sherry Silvaner Syrah Tannat Tempranillo Torrontés Touriga Nacional Trebbiano Toscano Valpolicella Blend Verdejo Verdicchio Vermentino Vinho Verde Vin Santo Viognier Viura Xinomavro Zinfandel Zweigelt SECTION 4: Wine Regions Argentina Australia Austria Chile France Germany Greece Hungary Italy New Zealand Portugal South Africa Spain United States SECTION 5: References & Sources Wine Terms Additional Resources Special Thanks Sources Index About the Authors The expanded wine guide from the creators of WineFolly.com, packed with new information for devotees and newbies alike. Wine Folly became a sensation for its inventive, easy-to-digest approach to learning about wine. Now in a new, expanded hardcover edition, Wine Folly: Magnum Edition is the perfect guide for anyone looking to take his or her wine knowledge to the next level. Wine Folly: Magnum Edition includes: * more than 100 grapes and wines color-coded by style so you can easily find new wines you'll love; * a wine region explorer with detailed maps of the top wine regions, as well as up-and-coming areas such as Greece and Hungary; * wine labeling and classification 101 for wine countries such as France, Italy, Spain, Germany, and Austria; * an expanded food and wine pairing section; * a primer on acidity and tannin?so you can taste wine like a pro; * more essential tips to help you cut through the complexity of the wine world and become an expert. Wine Folly: Magnum Edition is the must-have book for the millions of fans of WineFolly.com and for any budding oenophile who wants to boost his or her wine knowledge in a practical and fun way. It's the ultimate gift for any wine lover