Knack Wine Basics
Contents
Chapter 1: Serving Wine
Corkscrew
Glassware
The All-Purpose Wine Glass
Decanters
Chapter 2: Wine Tasting
How to Taste Wine
The Cork
Chapter 3: Ordering Wine in a Restaurant
Restaurant Wine Service
Choosing the Right Wine
When to Return a Wine
Common Wine Defects
Chapter 4: White Wine Profiles
Popular White Wines
Sauvignon Blanc,
Semillion
Chardonnay
Pinot Gris/Grigio
Viognier/Roussanne
Riesling/Gewurztraminer
Chapter 5: Red Wine Profiles
Popular Red Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Syrah
Zinfandel
Petite Sirah
Chapter 6: Rose Wine Profiles
Sweet, Off Dry, and Dry
The White Zinfandel Craze
Traditional Rose Wines from France
Varietal New World Rose Wines
Vin Gris
Chapter 7: Sparkling Wine Profiles
Champagne
Vouvray
Cava
Prosecco
U.S. Sparkling Wines
Styles: Brut, Extra Dry, Rose, Doux
Chapter 8: Understanding Wine Labels
Domestic and Foreign
What a Wine Label Tells You
American Wine Labels
French Wine Labels
German Wine Labels
Italian Wine Labels
Chapter 9: Wines of California
North Coast (Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino)
Central Coast (Monterey County, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County)
Southern California
Central Valley North
Central Valley South
Chapter 10: Wines of the Pacific Northwest
Washington State (Columbia Valley, Puget Sount)
Eastern Washington/Walla Walla
Oregon (Columbia Gorge, Willamette Valley, Southern Oregon)
Chapter 11: Wines of New York State
Finger Lakes
Long Island
Hudson River Valley
Chapter 12: Other North American Wine Regions
Virginia
New Mexico
Texas
Missouri
Canada
Chapter 13: Wines of France
Alsace
Loire Valley
Burgundy
Beaujolais
Rhône Valley
Bordeaux
Southern France
Chapter 14: Wines of Italy
Piedmont
Trentino/Alto Adige
Friuli
Veneto
Tuscany
Southern Italy
Sicily and Pantelleria
Chapter 15: Wines of Germany and Austria
Mosel
The Rhineland
Wachau
Chapter 16: Wines of Spain and Portugal
Rias Baixas
La Rioja
Rueda del Duero
Penedes
Jerez (Sherry)
La Mancha
Portugal
Chapter 17: Wines of Australia and New Zealand
Southeast Australia
Western Australia
Hunter Valley
Hawke's Bay (NZ)
Marlbourough (NZ)
South Island (NZ)
Chapter 18: Wines of South Africa & Other Regions
South Africa
Israel
Greece
Hungary
Chapter 19: Wines of South America
Argentina
Chile
Chapter 20: Classic Food and Wine Pairings
Apertif and Party Wines
Wines for Soup and Salad Courses
Wines for Meat Courses
Wines for Spicy and Ethnic Foods
Wines for Dessert Courses
Wines for Cheese Courses
Chapter 21: Cooking with Wine
White Wines Recommended for Cooking
Red Wines Recommended for Cooking
Fortified Wines Recommended for Cooking
Four Great Wine Reduction Sauces
Chapter 22: Resource Directory
Index
