中文名: 阿呆系列：加州葡萄酒
原名: California Wine For Dummies
作者: 埃德·麥卡錫
瑪麗·埃文-莫利根
資源格式: PDF
版本: 插圖版
出版社: For Dummies
書號: 0470376074
發行時間: 2009年
地區: 美國
語言: 英文
簡介:
非常抱歉，之前發布的版本有問題，只有一章。現在的是完整的版本。
謝謝烏有先生指出這個問題。

【作者介紹】
　　埃德·麥卡錫和瑪麗·埃文-莫利根都是葡萄酒愛好者，他們是1981年在紐約市唐人街的一次意大利葡萄酒的品酒會上相識的。兩年後他們結婚，並正式將他們的葡萄酒窖和葡萄酒藏書合並在一起。在此之後，他們一起合作寫了4本書，而且還一起為幾十期葡萄酒培訓班上課，品嘗了約51984種葡萄酒。他們兩個人的職業品酒經歷加起來超過了半個世紀。
　　 瑪麗畢業於賓夕法尼亞大學，主修英語文學。由於一次極偶然的機會，大學剛畢業就邁入葡萄酒這一行業了，當時她接受了一家意大利貿易委員會的一個職位。如今，她真正喜歡的葡萄酒還是意大利酒。
【主要內容】
加州葡萄酒概論
不同價位葡萄酒推薦
葡萄酒酒標介紹
葡萄酒產區地圖
陳年和收藏加州葡萄酒的貼士
酒莊品酒技巧
近來葡萄酒年份介紹
頂級葡萄酒旅游項目介紹
•An overview of California wine today
•Wine recommendations for all budgets
•Explanations of wine label language
•A map of wine regions
•Tips for aging and collecting California wines
•Winery tasting etiquette
•The ins and outs of recent vintages
•Top wine country travel destinations
Discover the nuances of California wines and increase your drinking pleasure
Want to be a California wine connoisseur? This friendly guide gives you the knowledge you need to appreciate these fine wines, showing you how to taste them, select a good bottle, pair wine with food, and much more. You'll see why certain wine regions are renowned and how to further enrich your wine-drinking experience.
•California wine 101 — understand the range of California wines, what makes them unique, and what a varietal wine is
•Review the regions — explore the major wine regions of California and what makes each one special, from the soil to the climate
•Open the bottle — become fluent in the Big Six: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel
•Go beyond the basics — appreciate Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Syrah, sparkling wines, and more
•Round out your wine experience — pair and share wines, learn about the proper glassware and serving temperatures, and prepare for a winery visit
【評論】
Summary: Definitely for beginners and travelers
Rating: 4
This book is OK, but I thought it would be a little more in depth. It's partially my fault as I spent the last year going to school for wine to obtain my sommelier certification. The problem was that we did not spend much time on US wine, or new world wine at all for that matter. Turns out I was very very familiar with the information already with minimal exposure. Too much time spent on travel tidbits. I wanted a good foundation of all the regions and subregions, but this book doesn't really focus on wine knowledge. I guess it's more of a consumer handbook, with lots of producers and recommendations. This information is also a very important aspect of wine knowledge. I am happy with the book anyway. The price is good, and it does have lots of tidbits of information. In the context that it is a "Dummy" book, I would highly recommend it.
Summary: Five-star California wine guide from America's first couple of wine writing.
Rating: 5
Our first wine loves were Californian. While we have since taken a virtual trip around the world through tasting grape varietals from outer reaches of the globe, Ed McCarthy & Mary Ewing-Mulligan's CALIFORNIA WINE FOR DUMMIES is a delicious homecoming. Meticulously researched and thoughtfully written, this book is an ideal overview to the pleasures of America's #1 wine state. Highly recommended for all wine book collections.


目錄:
Part I: The Big Picture of California Wine
Chapter 1: Introducing California Wines
Chapter 2: What's in the Bottle
Chapter 3: Decoding the Label
Chapter 4: California's Major Wine Regions
Part II: The Headliners
Chapter 5: Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc
Chapter 6: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Their Blends
Chapter 7: Pinot Noir
Chapter 8: Zinfandel
Part III: More Reds, Whites, Pinks and Bubblies
Chapter 9: Pinot Grigio, Rhone-Style Whites, and Other California Whites
Chapter 10: Syrah, Petite Sirah, Other Varietal Reds and Red Blends
Chapter 11: Bubbly, Rose, and Dessert Wines
Part IV: Enjoying California Wines
Chapter 12: Pairing and Sharing California Wines
Chapter 13: Making a Winery Pilgrimage
Part V: The Part of Tens
Chapter 14: Answers to Ten Common Questions about California Wine
Chapter 15: Ten Top Travel Destinations and Attractions