{"product_id":"exploring-wine-isbn-9780471770633","title":"Exploring Wine","description":"In its previous editions, \u003ci\u003eExploring Wine\u003c\/i\u003e has been called \"a large jewel and a classic,\" \"one of the most intelligent, most easily understood books on the subject of winegrowing,\" and \"a must-have resource for the weekend novice drinker and the everyday tasting professional.\"  This new edition includes even more practical, comprehensive information on wine regions, growing, purchasing, tasting, and pairing.  Based on advice from professors and other wine professionals who use the second edition of \u003ci\u003eExploring Wine\u003c\/i\u003e, we have included more balanced coverage of the various winegrowing regions, more tasting notes on international wines, a pronunciation guide for foreign words, and more basic, practical information in the business section.  The third edition also includes more information on the health effects of wine and responsible drinking, as well as an improved guide to types of glassware and bottles.  In addition, the food and wine pairing section will go beyond merely matching menus with wine choices, to show \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e certain flavors go together and teach students how to identify the best matches.  Throughout the book, easy-to-use charts, tables, and maps help to simplify the subject for students and wine enthusiasts, and beautiful color photographs and personal interviews with winegrowers bring the encyclopedic content vividly to life.  From the vine to the table, \u003ci\u003eExploring Wine\u003c\/i\u003e encompasses all aspects of wines througout the world, and is an essential reference for any student, professional, or wine aficionado.  \u003cp\u003eForeword 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 Fundamentals: Growing Grapes, Making Wine, and Tasting Wine 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 The Right Stuff: Grape Growing and Grape Types 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 How Wine is Made 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Tasting Wine 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Wines of the New World 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 United States: California 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Beyond California: Wines of North America 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 The Southern Hemisphere 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 Wines of the Old World 255\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 France 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Italy 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Spain 415\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Portugal 447\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Germany, Austria, and Switzerland 487\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Wines of Eastern Europe 519\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 The Eastern Mediterranean and Asia 527\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4 Wine, Food, and Health 553\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14 Wine and Food 555\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15 Wine and Health 633\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5 Wine Service and Storage 647\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16 Wine Service 649\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17 Purchasing and Storing Wine 673\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18 Wine Lists 695\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Conversion Tables 732\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: How to Read a Wine Label 733\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: American Appellations (AVAs) 746\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 748\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 765\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 771\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFigure and Photography Credits 792\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteven Kolpan\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eBrian H. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (1952–2009), and \u003cb\u003eMichael A. Weiss\u003c\/b\u003e have been the leading wine educators at The Culinary Institute of America for the last twenty–five years. They have traveled to virtually every wine–producing region in the world and have trained more than 30,000 students to understand and appreciate wine. The authors are active participants and organizers of professional and consumer food and wine events, write for several wine and food publications, and lecture and teach extensively in educational programs, seminars, and conferences throughout the United States and other wine producing nations. Their book \u003ci\u003eWineWise\u003c\/i\u003e won the coveted James Beard Foundation Award for Best Beverage Book of 2009 and the Georges Duboeuf Award for Best Wine Book of 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFounded in 1946, \u003cb\u003eThe Culinary Institute of America (CIA)\u003c\/b\u003e is an independent, not-for-profit college offering bachelor's and associate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts as well as certificate programs in culinary arts and wine and beverage studies. A network of more than 40,000 alumni has helped the CIA earn its reputation as the world's premier culinary college. The CIA, which also offers courses for industry professionals and food enthusiasts, has campuses in New York (Hyde Park), California (St. Helena), and Texas (San Antonio).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eExploring Wine\u003c\/i\u003e, three renowned wine experts take you on a glorious tour of the wines of the world. An essential and dynamic reference for wine lovers as well as students and seasoned professionals, this compelling volume demystifies wine and frees you to explore with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eExploring Wine\u003c\/i\u003e follows wine's fascinating path from the vine to the table. It begins by focusing on the basics: grape growing and wine making, an ideal starting point for your journey. Next, you will learn how to fine-tune your senses and develop your ability to appreciate the pleasures of wine as the authors explain what to look for in the glass—appearance, aroma and bouquet, and, of course, taste.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eExploring Wine\u003c\/i\u003e visits the major and minor wine-producing regions in the Old World and the New World—including extensive tasting notes—providing a comprehensive working knowledge of the history, geography, wine laws, vineyards, producers, and styles of wines produced in each region. With updated full–color maps, charts, tables, and gorgeous full-color photographs, \u003ci\u003eExploring Wine\u003c\/i\u003e brings complex subject matter to life with grace and style.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo help make every meal unforgettable, this new edition features updated and expanded guidelines for wine and food pairing, fully explaining which flavors pair well and why. The authors provide professionals and avid wine lovers with a complete education on the very latest in wine lists, wine service, and wine storage, and pre–sent a wealth of insight on important and practical wine business issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA unique feature in the world of wine books, extensive quotations from internationally recognized sommeliers, chefs, and restaurateurs bring key issues to the table for consideration and discussion by both the professional and the consumer. Practical, beautiful, and encyclopedic in scope, \u003ci\u003eExploring Wine\u003c\/i\u003e offers greater depth and clarity than ever before, bringing the world of wine to vivid, vibrant life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoin the authors on this inspiring adventure. Satisfy your thirst for knowledge in the pages of \u003ci\u003eExploring Wine\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eExploring Wine\u003c\/i\u003e is a grand tour. The writing is lively. The content is rich. It is a wine lover's guidebook, a wine professional's manual. It is highly opinionated, which makes it particularly entertaining. It contains many insights into wine lists, how wines are priced, and alternatives to Chardonnay and Cabernet, which make it extremely helpful for wine professionals and consumers alike. This is a great book. Drink it in.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eJoy Sterling\u003c\/b\u003e, CEO, Iron Horse Vineyards, Green Valley, California\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A must-have resource for the weekend novice drinker and the everyday tasting professional.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eJoseph Bastianich\u003c\/b\u003e, Restaurateur: Babbo, Esca, Lupa, Becco, Otto, Mozza, Del Posto, Bar Jamón, Casa Mono, and The Spotted Pig; Proprietor, Italian Wine Merchants; Owner, Bastianich Winery; coauthor, \u003ci\u003eVino Italiano\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A large jewel and a classic. I intend to use it as a reference and forinspiration. SALUTE!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003ePiero Selvaggio\u003c\/b\u003e, Proprietor, Valentino, Los Angeles and Las Vegas\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"One of the most intelligent, most easily understood books on the subject of wine growing that I have ever used.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eScott McLeod\u003c\/b\u003e, Winemaker, Rubicon Estate Winery, Napa Valley, California; \u003ci\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/i\u003e magazine 2009 Winemaker of the Year\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Kolpan, Smith, and Weiss received the 2009 Georges Duboeuf Wine Book of the Year Award for their book, WineWise, an award that is part of our ongoing commitment toward recognizing excellence in all aspects of the wine industry. Their new edition of \u003ci\u003eExploring Wine\u003c\/i\u003e is for anyone with an interest in wine, from enthusiastic novices to serious wine lovers.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eGeorges Duboeuf\u003c\/b\u003e, wine producer, Beaujolais, France\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989189345509,"sku":"NP9780471770633","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471770633.jpg?v=1761783144","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/exploring-wine-isbn-9780471770633","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}