Title Page
Copyright Page
Foreword
Introduction
Part 1 - Grape Expectations: Laying Down the Basics
Chapter 1 - What Is Wine, Anyway?
Chapter 2 - Parsing the Label
Chapter 3 - How to Get the Most Out of Your Glass
Part 2 - What to Taste: The Big Nine
Chapter 4 - Chardonnay
Chapter 5 - Sauvignon Blanc
Chapter 6 - Riesling
Chapter 7 - Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris
Chapter 8 - Cabernet Sauvignon (and Its Progenitor, Franc)
Chapter 9 - Merlot
Chapter 10 - Pinot Noir
Chapter 11 - Syrah/Shiraz
Chapter 12 - Zinfandel
Part 3 - Regional Specialties
Chapter 13 - Franceβs Fragrant Whites
Chapter 14 - The RhΓ΄nely Hearts Club
Chapter 15 - Incredible Iberians
Chapter 16 - Italyβs Originals
Chapter 17 - Awesome Unsung Varieties
Part 4 - Special Styles
Chapter 18 - All That Sparkles
Chapter 19 - How Sweet It Is
Chapter 20 - Port and Other Fortified Wines
Part 5 - Shopping Time
Chapter 21 - Why Wine Costs What It Does
Chapter 22 - Buying Wine and Starting a Stash
Part 6 - Now You Have the Wine List β¦
Chapter 23 - Navigating the Wine List
Chapter 24 - The Tasting Ceremony
Chapter 25 - Pairing Wine and Food
Chapter 26 - Companyβs Coming
Chapter 27 - Basics DownβNow What?
Appendix A - Glossary
Appendix B - Wine Resources
Appendix C - Wine Tasting Sheet
Index