Overview
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
Synopsis
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