The Wine Bible

No one can describe a wine like Karen MacNeil.
Comprehensive, entertaining, authoritative, and endlessly interesting, The Wine Bible is a lively course from an expert teacher, grounding the reader deeply in the fundamentals&;vine-yards and varietals, climate and terroir, the nine attributes of a wine&;s greatness&;while layering on tips, informative asides, anecdotes, definitions, photographs, maps, labels, and recommended bottles. Discover how to taste with focus and build a wine-tasting memory. The reason behind Champagne&;s bubbles. Italy, the place the ancient Greeks called the land of wine. An oak barrel&;s effect on flavor. Sherry, the world&;s most misunderstood and underappreciated wine. How to match wine with food&;and mood.
Plus everything else you need to know to buy, store, serve, and enjoy the world&;s most captivating beverage.