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Wine: Reference to Go: 50 Ways to Choose, Serve, and Enjoy Great Wines

July 1, 2010

Chronicle Books

Are you curious about wine, but can't tell the difference between a Pinot Noir and a Sangiovese? A Chenin Blanc and a Chardonnay? This ebook describes over 40 wine varietals, including information on:
- Taste
- Origin
- Reputation
- Food pairings
- Key wine terms
- Chilling and storing
- Cooking with wine
- Entertaining with wine

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About the author

Brian St. Pierre is the author of A Perfect Glass of Wine and The Perfect Match, both available from Chronicle Books. He lives with his family in London.

E.J. Armstrong's photographs have appeared in magazines such as Travel & Leisure and many books, including The Perfect Match. She lives in Seattle.

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Publisher

Chronicle Books

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Published on

Jul 1, 2010

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ISBN

9780811872911

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Features

Flowing text, Original pages

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Web, Tablet, Phone, eReader

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Language

English

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Genres

Cooking / Beverages / Alcoholic / General

Cooking / Beverages / Alcoholic / Wine

Cooking / Beverages / General

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