Stocked with wisdom and quips from high profile restaurateurs and California wine makers, this book uncorks the myths about choosing, tasting, and drinking wine; what wines to serve and when; and how... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Allen Balik makes his passion for wine very clear in this wonderful book...a must for both beginners and those in the know...very approachable
Guide to Choosing, Serving & Enjoying Wine
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This is an interestingly and refreshingly written guide to the whole world of wine for people who may not want to become total wine experts, but who do truly enjoy wine. This book can only enhance their enjoyment. The authors, Allen Balik in particular, obviously are wine experts, so confident of the depth and breadth of their knowledge that they aren't afraid to write with an engaging, accesible style, and without condescending to their readers or patronizing them. They cover a wide variety of subjects -- wine growing, wine selection, wine tasting, ordering wine in a restaurant, buying wine for your dinner table, and many, many more, all with a light, witty touch. The profuse graphics, both art work and photographs, are beautiful. But more than that, they combine synergistically with the written words to make the learning experience easy and aesthtically pleasing. This book is a real keeper!
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