French Wine for Dummies
- 4h 23m
- Ed McCarthy, Mary Ewing-Mulligan
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2001
You no longer need to be confused or intimidated by French wine. Authored by certified wine educators and authors Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan, French Wine For Dummies introduces you to the delicious world of fine French wine. Among other things, you’ll discover how to:
- Translate wine labels
- Identify great wine bargains
- Develop your own wine tastes
- Match French wines with foods
Here’s everything you need to know to sip and savor the best—and the best-value—Bordeaux, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Alsace, and other delicious wines. This lighthearted and informative guide covers:
- The story of French wine and how it came to dominate the wine world
- How the French name and label their wines and why
- France’s most important wine regions—including a region-by-region survey of the best vineyards and their products
- France’s other wine regions, including Champagne, Alsace, the Loire Valley, and others
So pour yourself a big glass of Beaujolais Nouveau, sit back, and enjoy the ride as Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan take you on an intoxicating journey through the wonderful world of French wine.
About the Authors
Ed McCarthy writes for Wine Enthusiast and the Underground Wine Journal. Mary Ewing-Mulligan is the only American woman Master of Wine, is a wine columnist for the NY Daily News and President of NY's International Wine Center. Together, they are coauthors of the bestselling Wine for Dummies.
In this Book
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France, Superstar
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French Wine Today
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Wine Laws and Labels
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Elite Red Wines of Bordeaux
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Red Bordeaux on a Budget
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White Bordeaux—Dry or Sweet, and Delectable
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Burgundy—Queen of France
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Beaujolais, The Fun Red
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Robust Rhône Reds and Unique Whites
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Champagne—The World’s Greatest Sparkling Wine
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Alsace—White Wine Wonderland
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The Loire Valley’s Hidden Gems
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The South of France
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Other French Wine Regions
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Answers to Ten Common Questions about French Wines
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Ten French Wine Myths Exposed
