The Wine Handbook

You don't have to be a wine expert to enjoy wine, but learning how to taste wine helps you to enjoy it more. Wine is the artistic representation of a landscape: It tells a story of sun, rain and soil and shows us the passion of those who created it. Appreciating the artistry in a glass of wine turns the basic routine of eating and drinking from an everyday occurrence to a celebration of life. The energy we put into understanding and appreciating wine - as opposed to simply swallowing it - makes life a little richer. Wine is not something for the select few; people have been making and drinking it for centuries. This book eliminates the intimidation surrounding the wine mystique. In an easy to read format it to teaches you about wine from the vineyard to the glass, including what you are looking for when tasting a wine. It walks you through such wine rituals as ordering from a sommelier and going to, or hosting, a tasting and pairing wine with food.