The World of Wine and Food: A Guide to Varieties, Tastes, by Don Philpott

By Don Philpott

Many wine drinkers wish to be extra adventurous yet are reluctant to test via settling on an unknown wine that can disappoint. There are actually tens of millions of wines and rankings of nations world wide generating them – and shelf after shelf of alternative Merlots or Pinot Grigio could be a little intimidating.

How to decide on the proper wine is one challenge, deciding upon what to serve it with is one other. Why perform a little wines flavor greater with a few meals and why do different wines flavor dreadful while paired with sure dishes?

This accomplished overview of wine and meals deals the knowledge wanted in order that humans will think empowered and able to test with their wine choices after which manage to pair them with the correct meals for a memorable flavor experience.

Every significant wine generating state on this planet is roofed, the wine generating areas inside of these international locations, grapes used, and the types of wines made. each significant delicacies of the area is roofed together with some of the most well-liked dishes. The reader is then proven how one can marry the correct wine with the correct nutrition. effortless and obtainable, this reference belongs at the cabinets of any precise oenophile in addition to the amateur wine lover.

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