Master Sommelier Ken Fredrickson has written a readable, engaging, unintimidating beginner’s guide to wine. He explains winemaking, types of grapes and wines, how to taste wine, glassware, wine regions, food pairings, and much more. This book is an informative guide for those wanting to become comfortable selecting, tasting, and talking about wines. Reading this book will likely have you hurrying to the nearest wine store to purchase your next wine selections to begin practicing your enhanced wine-tasting skills.

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Ken Fredrickson, author of "Wine: A Beginner's Guide", is a Master Sommelier, an entrepreneur, and an enthusiast for the best Life has to offer in wine and cuisine. His many years of hands-on experience, his extensive knowledge, and his great love of subject are all put to optimal use in this enjoyable and informative guide on wine basics and much more. Don't let the very simple cover design of this book fool you--it's actually loaded with photos, illustrations, maps, charts, guidelines, and, of course, information on all aspects of wine and winemaking. I have long been fascinated with wine and its history--for many families around the world, wine is not just a business, it is a generational legacy. One of my dreams has been to operate my own small vineyard with an on-premises B&B. I live in the beautiful mountains of Virginia, which has grown to be one of the top ten wine-producing states in America. Within an hour or so from my small hometown, there are numerous renowned independent wineries, and I am very proud of that fact. Reading "Wine: A Beginner's Guide" has given me an even greater appreciation of all the elements that are part of winemaking, both local and global. Chapters include: "Wine 101"; "Wine Builds Character"; "Style and Substance"; "How to Taste Wine"; "Handle Wine Like a Sommelier"; "Wine Around the World"; and "Pairing Wine with Food". I particularly enjoyed the information on wine and food pairings, which is broken down by specific types of food--Cheese, Vegetables, Meats, Fish/Shellfish, Herbs/Spices, and Desserts.

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