Books [Ed McCarthy, Mary Ewing-Mulligan] California Wine for Dummies

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Discover the nuances of California wines and increase your drinking pleasure

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.

California wine 101 -- understand the range of California wines, what makes them unique, and what a varietal wine is Review the regions -- explore the major wine regions of California and what makes each one special, from the soil to the climate

Open the bottle -- become fluent in the Big Six: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel

Go beyond the basics -- appreciate Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Syrah, sparkling wines, and more

Round out your wine experience -- pair and share wines, learn about the proper glassware and serving temperatures, and prepare for a winery visit

Open the book and find:
  • An overview of California wine today Wine recommendations for all budgets
  • Explanations of wine label language
  • A map of wine regions
  • Tips for aging and collecting California wines
  • Winery tasting etiquette
  • The ins and outs of recent vintages
  • Top wine country travel destinations
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