A groundbreaking new introductory guide to buying and enjoying wine. Wine Uncorked offers a revolutionary color-coded flavor wheel as a visual tool to illustrate the key flavors of each wine featured throughout this remarkable book. The detailed narrative examines the many roles wine can play in your life to complement moods and occasions. Lush photography and a series of practical tastings of the wines from six of the most characteristic grape varieties--Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Syrah/Shiraz. A section of the book is devoted to a glamorous tour of the world"s major wine producing regions. There are also examples of how to read the labels and terminology of many wines to ensure you know exactly what you are buying for maximum enjoyment. For connoisseurs and those whose just want to make drinking wine a pleasurable experience, wine lovers everywhere will find this book to be a valuable resource.