The Everything Wine Book by White, David -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Dedication Contents The Top Ten Wine Myths Introduction Chapter 1: A Brief History of Wine

Wine in the Ancient World Wine in Europe Wine in the Americas Prohibition Wipes Out an Industry The Wine Boom in the United States

Chapter 2: Categories of Wine: More Than Red, White, and Pink

How Wine Is Made Red Wine White Wine Rosé Wine Sparkling Wine Fortified Wine Dessert Wine Kosher Wine Organic Wine Vegetarian and Vegan Wine

Chapter 3: Great Wine Begins in the Vineyard

Getting to Know the Vine North American Vitis versus Phylloxera Grafting Was Just the Beginning The Annual Growth Cycle of the Vine Growing the Perfect Grape Farming for Success

Chapter 4: A Primer on Red Grape Varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Pinot Noir Syrah/Shiraz Sangiovese Tempranillo Zinfandel Malbec Other Red Grape Varieties

Chapter 5: A Primer on White Grape Varieties

Chardonnay Chenin Blanc Gewürztraminer Muscat Pinot Gris Riesling Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Viognier Up-and-Comers

Chapter 6: Wine Regions of the “Old World”

France Italy Germany Spain Portugal Austria

Chapter 7: Wine Regions of the “New World”

Australia New Zealand South Africa Chile Argentina Canada

Chapter 8: New Frontiers in the Wine World

Greece Hungary Uruguay Israel China India Switzerland

Chapter 9: Wine Regions of the United States

Declaration of Wine Independence California New York Oregon Washington The “Other” 46

Chapter 10: Tasting Wine Like a Pro

The Physiology of Taste Right and Wrong Ways to Taste Mastering the Lingo Recognizing “Flaws” Do Critics Know Best?

Chapter 11: Wine and Food

The Dynamics of Food and Wine Matching Likes to Likes More Than Taste Wine and Cheese: The Classic Match Warning: Bad Matches Ahead Fail-Safe Measures Cooking with Wine

Chapter 12: The Cost of Wine: What Goes Into the Bottle

Costs of Wine Production More Winemaker Decisions The Distribution System The Changing Landscape of Wine Distribution From Wholesaler to the Table Demand for Wine Price Influences Demand

Chapter 13: The Power of Packaging

The Bottle To Cork or Not to Cork A Death Knell for the Cork? Boxed Wines Come Out of the Closet The All-Powerful Label

Chapter 14: Strategies for Buying Wine

Wine Stores What Are You Looking For? Buying Wine Online Rare Finds at Auctions Keeping Track of What You Like

Chapter 15: Enjoying Wine at Home

Proper Storage Conditions for Wine Wines Worth Cellaring The Power of the Glass Opening the Bottle Before You Fill the Glasses Organizing a Wine Dinner Learning about Wine While Enjoying It

Chapter 16: Wine at Restaurants: You’re in Charge

A Restaurant’s Attitude Toward Wine Deciphering the Wine List Strategies for Choosing a Wine Wine Etiquette Getting the Most for Your Money

Chapter 17: All Things Bubbly

Champagne versus Sparkling Wine History of Champagne Champagne Houses Choosing a Champagne Champagne by Any Other Name Storing and Serving Bubbly Champagne Leftovers

Chapter 18: Dessert Wines and Fortified Wines

Sweet Wines in History Late Harvest and Noble Rot Ice Wines Port Sherry Madeira Marsala

Chapter 19: Wine and Health

The French Paradox What the Studies Say Health Components in Wine Wine and Weight Loss Too Much of a Good Thing The Hangover Wine and Headaches Wine-Health Challenges

Chapter 20: The World of Wine Tourism

Four Pioneers of Global Wine Tourism Do All Wineries Receive Guests? Planning Your Trip Tasting Rooms Tasting Room Etiquette To Buy or Not to Buy Wine Country Dining

Chapter 21: A Consumer Revolution in Wine

Twilight of the Gatekeepers The Golden Age of Wine Writing Social Media and Wine Envisioning Wine’s Future

Chapter 22: Careers in Wine

Before You Quit Your Day Job What If I Don’t Want to Make Wine or Grow Grapes? What Will You Do with That Certification?

Chapter 23: Making Wine at Home

Advice Before You Begin Gathering the Equipment Getting the Juice Out Preparing the Must for Fermentation Getting the Yeast Ready to Ferment Monitoring Fermentation Postfermentation Racking and Pressing Malolactic (Secondary) Fermentation Getting Ready to Bottle Bottling and Enjoying

Appendix A: Pronunciation Guide Appendix B: Glossary Acknowledgments Copyright Tables

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