NEW, NOT USED! The essential wine reference for food and wine aficionados, students, and professionals. Written by the experts who train today's leading chefs and sommeliers, this invaluable guide thoroughly demystifies wine, from the basics of wine production to the nuances of wine lists, wine marketing, and wine service. Completely revised and updated, this new edition of the critically acclaimed guide features more comprehensive coverage of the wine regions of the world, grape varietals, winemaking, purchasing, tasting, service, and pairing. The expanded food and wine pairing section doesn't just list good pairings, but explains why particular wines and foods pair well with each other. In addition, the book includes easy-to-use and informative charts, tables, and maps, as well as beautiful full-color photographs.. This textbook is packed with the most comprehensive, up-to-date information on wines of the world from the top professionals in the field. Included are more tasting notes for each region, updated information on the health effects of wine, and an expanded food and wine pairing section. The book features excellent study resources for food and wine students. Expanded, revised, and better than ever, this textbook is a comprehensive resource and ideal companion for wine lovers and students alike.

ISBN UPC:	9780471770633
Format:	Book
Cover:	Hardcover
Author:	Kolpan, Smith & Weiss
Copyright:	2010
Length:	800 pages