Dimensions
105 x 180 x 44mm
Comprehensive Definitions for Nearly 4,000 Wine-Related Terms.
Second Edition.
'The New Wine Lover's Companion' has been completely rewritten, enlarged and updated with facts, definitions and descriptions to make it even better. No wine snobbery here: this book's style is relaxed and conversational, serving up information without intimidating its reader.
Arranged alphabetically, nearly 4,000 entries include details on grape varieties; wine styles; wine-growing regions; wine label terms; winemaking techniques; how to buy, store, and serve wine; wine-testing terms; sizes and styles of glassware, wine bottles, and wine openers; ordering wine in a restaurant; opening and serving wine at home; temperatures for serving wine and much more.
This book is the only A-to-Z wine reference that offers phonetic pronunciations. A totally revised and expanded appendix is enhanced with charts, line art, and sample labels.