This Guide is the second volume in a contemplated series of Wine guides that themselves will fold naturally into a greater Hospitallity series. Building on the Introductory title, Understanding Wine, thids Guide takes the reader from general principles of entertaining with wine, to food pairing with wine and the more sybtle features of good wines.
The second half of the Guide provides an indepth review of all essential wine terminology, and a listing of the most important varietals
that are encountered by a wine lover. Attention is paid throughout the Guide to the importance of various wine making components such as the type of wood used in the barrels, aging processes, tannins and their effect on wine, storage principles, etc.