Champagne For Dummies Contributor(s): McCarthy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764552163 ISBN-13: 9780764552168 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 1999 Annotation: Praise for Champagne For Dummies "A spiritual man, lover and devotee of Champagne, and one who expresses this passion with great talent. Magical words, effervescent phrases, and fizzy formulas celebrate a wine bubbling with crazy ideas. I raise my glass to Ed McCarthy to thank him for evoking his ebullience for Champagne with such humor." -- Christian Pol-Roger, Director General, Pol Roger & Cie. Complete coverage of 25 great Champagne houses Baffled by bubbly? Let wine expert Ed McCarthy clear away any confusion. What's the difference between brut and extra dry? Is Vintage Champagne worth the extra money? How good are Champagne-style sparkling wines from California? If you find shopping for Champagne a challenge, try this fun and friendly guide -- and discover just how easy it is to select the perfect bottle of bubbly. Discover how to: Appreciate various Champagne styles Enjoy the author's favorite Champagnes Store and serve Champagne Pair Champagne with food Evaluate sparkling wines from the United States and other countries Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily(TM) e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Cooking | Beverages - Alcoholic- General - Cooking | Beverages - Alcoholic - Wine |
Dewey: 641.222 |
LCCN: 99066414 |
Series: For Dummies |
Physical Information: 0.82" H x 7.41" W x 9.28" (1.21 lbs) 320 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Champagne may be the most misunderstood category of wine in the world. The major reason for all the confusion is the use of the term "Champagne" appearing on labels of sparkling wines that come from places other than the province of Champagne in northeastern France. But true champagne can only be born in an environment that combines the essential elements of chalky soil, a cool climate, and the Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grape varieties. These are the crucial elements informing the unique flavor profile found only in wines from that corner of the world. Without them, any wine--even a very good one--calling itself champagne, is just an imposter. Baffled by bubbly? Let wine expert Ed McCarthy clear away the confusion. If you find shopping for champagne a challenge, try this fun, friendly guide and discover just how easy it is to select the perfect bottle and:
What's the difference between brut and extra dry? Is Vintage Champagne worth the extra money? You'll get the answers to these and all your questions about that effervescent wonder. And in the process you'll discover:
Like most good things in life, the better you understand champagne, the more you enjoy it. This friendly guide will help you make your enjoyment of the most glamorous beverage on the planet complete. |