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Earthy Whites to Powerful Reds: Using Your Senses to Explore and Enjoy Wine
Wiley
October 2005
244 pages
ISBN: 0764544535
Hardcover
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Non-Fiction
Have you ever felt uneasy or overwhelmed when buying or
ordering wine? Do you long for a different, more personal
way to choose and drink wine? If the answer to either
question is "yes," then this is the book for you. It will
help you discover wines you like and make informed choices
by introducing you to wine styles. With an unpretentious approach that's as inviting as a
glass of a favorite wine, respected wine experts Mary Ewing-
Mulligan and Ed McCarthy identify twelve distinct wine
styles, or taste categories, including four for red wine
and four for white wine. The style "Soft, Fruity Reds," for
example, encompasses many U.S. Merlots, most Beaujolais,
many Burgundies and other Pinot Noirs, several Southern
Italian reds, and similar wines. The guide details the
taste profile that characterizes each style—whether a wine: Is light or full bodied
Has a soft or firm texture (mouth feel)
Has a low or high flavor intensity
You'll also find the wine regions and grape varieties that
commonly fall into each style to help you narrow down your
choices, as well as detailed lists featuring wines you
might want to try. When you discover a wine you genuinely
enjoy for a particular occasion or with certain foods,
you'll want to explore other wines of that style. Best of
all, you will feel free to experiment and ask specific
questions of waiters, sommeliers, and wine shop experts to
find the wines that you like. Complete with suggestions for pairing wine with food and
two wine wheel illustrations for easy visual reference,
this practical, personal guide will help you learn how to
taste and appreciate wine and make up your own mind—
comfortably and confidently.
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