This handy reference is packed with practical, up-to-date and easy-to-follow information that will turn even the most clueless consumer into a confident wine enthusiast. The book explains how and where wine is made, what it should taste like, and how to tell the difference between a great but modestly priced wine and an expensive but disappointing one. Illustrations, sidebars, maps, lists and "did you knows" make Clueless About Wine a pleasure to read. There"s also a handy WineSpeak glossary and numerous quick-glance charts on pairings. Here is a sampling of what the book covers: The most basic questions about wine; The winemaking process; The characteristics of various wine types and regions; How to read labels; Opening and decanting a bottle, and which glass to use; Storing wine and buying for special occasions. Of value for those with some wine knowledge as well as for neophytes, Clueless About...