INTRODUCTION
WINE BASICS
Highlights from Wine History
Terms Every Wine Snob Should Know
The Life Cycle of a Grapevine
How the Vineyard Affects the Wine
From Grape to Glass: How Wine Is Made
Know Your Grapes: White
Know Your Grapes: Red
Wine and Grape Varieties Cheat Sheet
Dry vs. Sweet Wines
Why You Should Love Wine Blends
How Wine Is Aged
Vintage 101
How Champagne (and Other Bubbly)
Gets Its Sparkle
Why Does Wine Get So Expensive?
Special Labels: Kosher, Organic, and Biodynamic Wine
The Truth about Sulfites
DRINK UP
How to Read a Wine Label
How to Open a Wine Bottle
Glassware 101
How to Pour a Proper Glass of Wine
The Perfect Serving Temperature for Any Style
How to Taste Wine Like a Pro
How to Age and Cellar Wine
How to Navigate a Restaurant Wine List
How to Pair Wine with Food
6 Classic Wine Cocktails
LIVING YOUR WINE SNOB LIFE
How to Host a Wine Tasting Party
How to Bring the Perfect Wine for Any Occasion
9 Handy Wine Tools
Stains, Souring, and Split Corks: Wine Troubleshooting
The Truth about Reviews and Ratings
How to Become a Sommelier
Wines of the World
10 World-Class Wine Travel Destinations
10 Wines Sommeliers Love
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Copyright © 2018 by by Melissa Monosoff. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
