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E-mail Message: I thought you might be interested in this item at http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/312626162 Title: California wine for dummies Author: Ed McCarthy; Mary Ewing-Mulligan Publisher: Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, ©2009. ISBN/ISSN: 9780470376072 0470376074 OCLC:312626162

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California wine for dummies

Author:	Ed McCarthy; Mary Ewing-Mulligan
Publisher:	Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, ©2009.
Series:	--For dummies.
Edition/Format:	Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
Summary:	A tasteful guide for California wine novices and connoisseurs alike California accounts for over 90 percent of the total U.S. wine production--about two of every three bottles sold. California Wine Read more...
Rating:	based on 1 rating(s) 1 with a review

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Document Type:	Book
All Authors / Contributors:	Ed McCarthy; Mary Ewing-Mulligan Find more information about:
ISBN:	9780470376072 0470376074
OCLC Number:	312626162
Notes:	Includes index.
Description:	xvi, 269 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents:	Introduction. Part I: The Big Picture of California Wine. Chapter 1: Introducing California Wines. Chapter 2: What's in the Bottle. Chapter 3: Decoding the Label. Chapter 4: California's Major Wine Regions. Part II: The Headliners. Chapter 5: Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Chapter 6: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Their Blends. Chapter 7: Pinot Noir. Chapter 8: Zinfandel. Part III: More Reds, Whites, Pinks, and Bubblies. Chapter 9: Pinot Grigio, Rhone-Style Whites, and Other California Whites. Chapter 10: Syrah, Petite Sirah, Other. Varietal Reds, and Red Blends. Chapter 11: Bubbly, Rose, and Dessert Wines. Part IV: Enjoying California Wines. Chapter 12: Pairing and Sharing California Wines. Chapter 13: Making a Winery Pilgrimage. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 14: Answers to Ten Common Questions about California Wine. Chapter 15: Ten Top Travel Destinations and Attractions. Index.
Series Title:	--For dummies.
Responsibility:	by Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan.

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California Wine for Dummies

by colleenfl (WorldCat user published 2009-10-21) Excellent

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Before reading this book, I had no idea that California produced so much of the wine enjoyed in the US. I also had no idea of the amount of wine they produced overall. The statistics mentioned at the beginning of the book were enlightening. I found out that almost 70 percent of the wine...
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The book contained many helpful features. The cheat sheet located in the front of the book was loaded with good information. One section that I found most helpful was the pronunciation guide. I was unfamiliar with some of the wines so this section should help me avoid embarrasing pronunciation errors when trying a new wine. Another great feature was the inclusion of websites for locating availability and prices of wines. The definitions of regulated terms and explanations of unregulated terms and other information found on wine labels helps one to understand the language of wine labels.

After decoding the wine label, the authors include a short history of wine making in California. Descriptions were given of the major wine regions in California. They even include information about visiting California wineries, such as information on winery tours and local accomodations and restaurants. Descriptions of varietals and listings of the author's recommended wines to try is another helpful feature.

McCarthy and Ewing-Mulligan explain everything clearly while not being condescending. I enjoyed reading this book and enjoyed putting my new knowledge to work the next time I bought wine. The authors credentials in the wine field gave me confidence in their writing. The authors also give websites for locating availability and prices of wines. Overall, I thought it was a fairly comprehensive first guide to California wines. It is quite a lot of information in one book and a great place to start for people that want to learn more about California wines.

I would recommend this book for anyone that is interested in learning more about California wines.

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