Snob Free Wine Tasting Companion: Wine Smart in a Day!

Planning or starting on a trip to the wine country? Planning a wine-tasting event or party? Whether you're headed to Napa and Sonoma in California, checking out wineries in your own neck of the woods, or wanting to talk intelligently with your smart-about-wine friends, this book is for you. How is it different than every other book about wine? It's in plain-speak! Andy Hyman, winery guide extraordinaire, de-mystifies the vocabulary and seemingly inscrutable rituals of wine appreciation. At last, someone who writes like the rest of us talk! Among other things, you'll quickly find out: • How to get the most out of a wine tasting experience • What to expect and ask for in wineries • How wine gets from vine to bottle • How to understand what a wine label can tell you • How to get your wine purchases home from out of town • How to match foods with specific wines, including cheese and chocolate pairings!