{"product_id":"champagne-for-dummies-isbn-9780764552168","title":"Champagne For Dummies","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.  \u003cp\u003eBaffled 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:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAppreciate various champagne styles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnjoy the author’s favorite champagnes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStore and serve champagne\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePair champagne with food\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluate sparkling wines from the US and other countries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’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:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow champagne is made, what grape varieties are used, where the major grape-growing areas are, and how those tiny bubbles get into champagne\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe difference between vintage and non-vintage champagne and champagne specialties, such as blancs and rosé Champagnes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe meanings of terms used to describe the dryness\/sweetness levels of champagne, such as \u003ci\u003ebrut\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eextra-dry\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003esemi-sec\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll about the great champagne houses, including in-depth coverage of the author’s 25 favorites\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEverything you need to know about buying and storing champagne\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe best ways to serve champagne, including the best glasses, the best foods to eat with it and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eLike 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  Foreword.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Introduction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART I: What Is Champagne?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1: Champagne, the Region.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2: Dom Perignon -- the Legend.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART II: The Magic of the Bubbles.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3: The Champagne Method.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4: The Grapes of Champagne.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART III: Styles of Champagne.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5: Vintage and non-Vintage (Classic) Champagne.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6: Variations on a Theme: Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, and Rose.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7: How Sweet It Isn't.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART IV: The Great Champagne Houses.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8: The Top 25 Champagne Houses (A to L).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9: The Top 25 Champagne Houses (M to Z).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10: Grower and Co-operative Champagnes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 11: The Champagne Trade Today.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART V: Buying, Storing, and Serving Champagne.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 12: Practical Tips on Champagne.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 13: Tasting Champagne.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 14: Champagne with Food.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 15: Touring Champagne.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART VI: Other Sparkling Wines.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 16: California and Other American Sparkling Wines.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 17: Sparkling Wines from the Rest of the World.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART VII: The Part of Tens.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 18: Answers to Ten Common Questions about Champagne.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 19: Ten Champagne Myths Exposed.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART VIII: Appendixes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix A: Glossary of Champagne Descriptors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix B: Directory of Champagne Houses.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix C: Champagne Vintages: 1978-1997.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Book Registration Information. Ed McCarthy is a Certified Wine Educator, a regular contributor to Wine Enthusiast and The Wine Journal, and the coauthor of four previous For Dummies?? wine books.  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 \u0026amp; Cie.  \u003cp\u003eComplete coverage of 25 great Champagne houses\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaffled 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover 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\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily\u003csup\u003e™\u003c\/sup\u003e e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988900462821,"sku":"NP9780764552168","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780764552168.jpg?v=1761781978","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/champagne-for-dummies-isbn-9780764552168","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}