{"product_id":"champagne-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Champagne for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEd McCarthy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChampagne may be the most misunderstood category of wine in the world. The major reason for all the confusion is the use of the term \"Champagne\" appearing on labels of sparkling wines that come from places other than the province of Champagne in northeastern France. But true champagne can only be born in an environment that combines the essential elements of chalky soil, a cool climate, and the Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grape varieties. These are the crucial elements informing the unique flavor profile found only in wines from that corner of the world. Without them, any wine--even a very good one--calling itself champagne, is just an imposter. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBaffled by bubbly? Let wine expert Ed McCarthy clear away the confusion. If you find shopping for champagne a challenge, try this fun, friendly guide and discover just how easy it is to select the perfect bottle and: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAppreciate various champagne styles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnjoy the author's favorite champagnes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStore and serve champagne\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePair champagne with food\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluate sparkling wines from the US and other countries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat's the difference between brut and extra dry? Is Vintage Champagne worth the extra money? You'll get the answers to these and all your questions about that effervescent wonder. And in the process you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow champagne is made, what grape varieties are used, where the major grape-growing areas are, and how those tiny bubbles get into champagne\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe difference between vintage and non-vintage champagne and champagne specialties, such as blancs and ros  Champagnes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe meanings of terms used to describe the dryness\/sweetness levels of champagne, such as \u003ci\u003ebrut\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eextra-dry\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003esemi-sec\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll about the great champagne houses, including in-depth coverage of the author's 25 favorites\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEverything you need to know about buying and storing champagne\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe best ways to serve champagne, including the best glasses, the best foods to eat with it and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eLike most good things in life, the better you understand champagne, the more you enjoy it. This friendly guide will help you make your enjoyment of the most glamorous beverage on the planet complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Champagne For Dummies A spiritual man, lover and devotee of Champagne, and one who expresses this passion with great talent. Magical words, effervescent phrases, and fizzy formulas celebrate a wine bubbling with crazy ideas. I raise my glass to Ed McCarthy to thank him for evoking his ebullience for Champagne with such humor. -- Christian Pol-Roger, Director General, Pol Roger \u0026amp; Cie. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete coverage of 25 great Champagne houses\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaffled by bubbly? Let wine expert Ed McCarthy clear away any confusion. What's the difference between brut and extra dry? Is Vintage Champagne worth the extra money? How good are Champagne-style sparkling wines from California? If you find shopping for Champagne a challenge, try this fun and friendly guide -- and discover just how easy it is to select the perfect bottle of bubbly.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover how to: Appreciate various Champagne styles Enjoy the author's favorite Champagnes Store and serve Champagne Pair Champagne with food Evaluate sparkling wines from the United States and other countries\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily\u003csup\u003e(TM)\u003c\/sup\u003e e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Champagne For Dummies \"A spiritual man, lover and devotee of Champagne, and one who expresses this passion with great talent. Magical words, effervescent phrases, and fizzy formulas celebrate a wine bubbling with crazy ideas. I raise my glass to Ed McCarthy to thank him for evoking his ebullience for Champagne with such humor.\" -- Christian Pol-Roger, Director General, Pol Roger \u0026amp; Cie. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete coverage of 25 great Champagne houses\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaffled by bubbly? Let wine expert Ed McCarthy clear away any confusion. What's the difference between brut and extra dry? Is Vintage Champagne worth the extra money? How good are Champagne-style sparkling wines from California? If you find shopping for Champagne a challenge, try this fun and friendly guide -- and discover just how easy it is to select the perfect bottle of bubbly.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover how to: Appreciate various Champagne styles Enjoy the author's favorite Champagnes Store and serve Champagne Pair Champagne with food Evaluate sparkling wines from the United States and other countries\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily\u003csup\u003e(TM)\u003c\/sup\u003e e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEd McCarthy is a Certified Wine Educator, a regular contributor to Wine Enthusiast and The Wine Journal, and the coauthor of four previous For Dummies wine books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.82 x 9.28 x 7.41 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 02, 1999\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e James Beard Foundation Book Awards (2000)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42691306029119,"sku":"9780764552168","price":20.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/95d6b4f52bd608c8a264dbd08e6b3430.webp?v=1764991665","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/champagne-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}