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This down-to-earth guide cuts through wine snobbery and tells you what's in, what's out, and what's new in wine. This update of the bestselling For Dummies® classic covers everything from established and emerging wine regions to pairing wine with food to collecting wine. Here's to fun, relaxed wine exploration and enjoyment!
Discover how to:
- Understand grape varieties and wine styles
- Decipher wine lists and wine labels
- Select, store, open, pour, and enjoy wine
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"This is among the books used in the Cornell University Hotel School's Wine Tasting Class - my brother tool the class and I asked him to get me the books.I'm less than half way through the book, but it's very clearly written and it explains a lot of the winesnob jargon. "
— Emily (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Complete…and agreeably relaxed.”
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“The grand cru (yes, that’s a compliment) of wine books for regular folks.”
— Chicago Tribune -
“Smart and totally readable.”
— Newsday -
“Surpasses other wine primers.”
— Philadelphia Inquirer
Wine for Dummies 4th Edition Listener Reviews
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" Very humorous...and educational too, without being snobby. "
— Dara, 1/17/2014 -
" A lovely book about wine, where it comes from, how to treat it, and how to listen to wine lovers without having your eyes glaze over. "
— Anna, 1/2/2014 -
" I found this helpful. I have nothing bad to say about it - just an intro. "
— Hilda, 12/21/2013 -
" Very easy to read. Informative "
— Amy, 12/18/2013 -
" Good for the basic knowledge of wine. Definitely a good starter book. "
— Jesse, 11/24/2013 -
" I haven't read many of these "Dummies" books over the years, but this was a nice little quick guide to becoming a wine snob. Now I can use the phrase "ebulliently fruity" to describe the next Riesling I try. Everyone will be so impressed! "
— Chris, 11/21/2013 -
" This has been a really great resource for us, and a very easy read. "
— Catrina, 11/14/2013 -
" Just the basics and definitely a good book for someone just learning to appreciate wine. Written in a way that you can understand and keeps you interested. "
— Karen, 10/14/2013 -
" "I only drink Champagne when I'm happy, and when I'm sad. Sometimes I drink it when I'm alone. When I have company I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I am not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise I never touch it - unless I'm thirsty." - Madame Lily Bollinger "
— Wirayudha, 9/25/2013 -
" My very first "...for Dummies" book, and have to say, quite informative! "
— Haley, 8/3/2013 -
" It's the textbook for Cornell's wine class and doesn't disappoint, giving you more than enough reference on terroir and viticulture than you'll ever need. "
— Andrew, 3/13/2013 -
" Read this while waiting for my wife. A good book no more no less than advertised. Great that they included aussie wines. "
— Simon, 2/18/2013 -
" The title says it all: Wine For Dummies! Very accessible, fun to read! "
— Cassandra, 11/10/2012 -
" For someone who loves wine, this is a great book to learn a little more about what you're drinking!! "
— JoAnn, 10/19/2012 -
" Pretty helpful and fun. It makes wine more accessible. "
— Foxygiraffe, 10/6/2012 -
" Very clear and concise on how to navigate the world of the grape. "
— Chris, 6/9/2012 -
" Good overview of the world of wine. I especially like the appendix for definitions and pronunciation of non-English wine words. The authors also suggest notable producers in the major wine categories. This is helpful in the exploration stage and I have been using their suggestions to good effect. "
— Laurie, 6/6/2012 -
" Good intro to wine book that I used as a textbook for my wine tasting class in college. Great foundation, easy to read, and fun at the same time. "
— Dan, 3/18/2012 -
" As A relative wine novice I found this a good introduction to the world of wine. I was familiar with with the styles of wine out of California but didn't know much about European wine. I now feel like I have a basis for begging to explore wine from other regions. "
— Linda, 2/14/2012 -
" Surprisingly thorough. Truly a "must read" for the novice connoisseur. "
— Kristen, 1/18/2012 -
" This little guide does have some useful information. "
— Laurie, 4/29/2011 -
" Very easy to read. Informative "
— Amy, 4/27/2011 -
" As A relative wine novice I found this a good introduction to the world of wine. I was familiar with with the styles of wine out of California but didn't know much about European wine. I now feel like I have a basis for begging to explore wine from other regions. "
— Linda, 3/24/2011 -
" This little guide does have some useful information. "
— Laurie, 2/26/2011 -
" The title says it all: Wine For Dummies! Very accessible, fun to read! "
— Cassandra, 2/16/2011 -
" Surprisingly thorough. Truly a "must read" for the novice connoisseur. "
— Kristen, 4/7/2010 -
" I haven't read many of these "Dummies" books over the years, but this was a nice little quick guide to becoming a wine snob. Now I can use the phrase "ebulliently fruity" to describe the next Riesling I try. Everyone will be so impressed! <br/> <br/> "
— Chris, 2/2/2010 -
" A gift from my best friend. It's a great book. My pages are getting worn and there's been more than once I have pulled it from the shelf and said, "Wow. What a great gift. It's too bad everyone doesn't have a best friend this good." "
— Jeri, 11/14/2009 -
" My very first "...for Dummies" book, and have to say, quite informative! "
— Haley, 9/4/2009 -
" This has been a really great resource for us, and a very easy read. "
— Catrina, 9/2/2009 -
" For someone who loves wine, this is a great book to learn a little more about what you're drinking!! "
— JoAnn, 2/23/2009 -
" Good for the basic knowledge of wine. Definitely a good starter book. "
— Jesse, 2/16/2009 -
" I found this helpful. I have nothing bad to say about it - just an intro. "
— Jane, 11/16/2008 -
" Pretty helpful and fun. It makes wine more accessible. "
— Foxygiraffe, 9/20/2008 -
" Just the basics and definitely a good book for someone just learning to appreciate wine. Written in a way that you can understand and keeps you interested. "
— Karen, 7/28/2008 -
" Good intro to wine book that I used as a textbook for my wine tasting class in college. Great foundation, easy to read, and fun at the same time. "
— Dan, 5/8/2008
About the Authors
Ed McCarthy, CWE, is a regular contributor to Wine Enthusiast and The Wine Journal.
Brett Barry graduated from Syracuse University’s television, radio, and film program and worked as an associate documentary producer for several years before moving into a career in voiceovers. In 2002, he signed with a voice-over agent in New York and began working in this field full-time. Brett’s training includes improvisational acting at Manhattan’s HB Studio, study of the Linklater voice techniques, and private coaching with some of the industry’s top voice performers. His voice can be heard on over 100 audiobooks. He and his wife Rebecca live in New York and run Silver Hollow Audio, an independent audio production studio.
Brett Barry graduated from Syracuse University’s television, radio, and film program and worked as an associate documentary producer for several years before moving into a career in voiceovers. In 2002, he signed with a voice-over agent in New York and began working in this field full-time. Brett’s training includes improvisational acting at Manhattan’s HB Studio, study of the Linklater voice techniques, and private coaching with some of the industry’s top voice performers. His voice can be heard on over 100 audiobooks. He and his wife Rebecca live in New York and run Silver Hollow Audio, an independent audio production studio.
About Brett Barry
Brett Barry graduated from Syracuse University’s television, radio, and film program and worked as an associate documentary producer for several years before moving into a career in voiceovers. In 2002, he signed with a voice-over agent in New York and began working in this field full-time. Brett’s training includes improvisational acting at Manhattan’s HB Studio, study of the Linklater voice techniques, and private coaching with some of the industry’s top voice performers. His voice can be heard on over 100 audiobooks. He and his wife Rebecca live in New York and run Silver Hollow Audio, an independent audio production studio.