{"title":"Books by Ed McCarthy","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780470476260","title":"Wine All-in-One For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn all-inclusive, easy-to-use primer to all things wine\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWant to learn about wine, but don't know where to start? \u003ci\u003eWine All-In-One For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e provides comprehensive information about the basics of wine in one easy-to-understand volume. Combining the bestselling \u003ci\u003eWine For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e with our regional and specific wine titles, this book gives you the guidance you need to understand, purchase, drink and enjoy wine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou'll start at the beginning as you discover how wine is made. From there you'll explore grape varieties and vineyards, read labels and wine lists, and discover all the nuances of tasting wine. You'll see how to successfully store wine and serve it to your guests-and even build up an impressive collection of wine. Plus, you'll find suggestions for perfect food pairings and complete coverage on wines from around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures wine tasting, serving, storing, collecting, and buying tips, all in a single authoritative volume\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes information on California wines, as well as other domestic and foreign locations including the US, Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Greece, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, and Argentina.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps you choose the best vintage for your needs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlso covers champagne, sherry, and port wine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEd McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan are the authors of seven Dummies books on wine including the bestselling \u003ci\u003eWine For Dummies, 4th Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, other contributing authors are recognized wine experts and journalists in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're a wine novice or a budding sommelier, \u003ci\u003eWine All-In-One For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the one guide you need on your shelf to make your wine experience complete.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56290583019893,"sku":"9780470476260","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780470476260_79905a2f-4f3a-4579-940f-f96611a132ed.jpg?v=1786013355"},{"product_id":"9780764553554","title":"Italian Wine For Dummies","description":"\"A must-have book for anyone who is serious about Italian wines.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Lidia Bastianich, host of PBS?s Lidia's Italian Table \u003cp\u003e\"I have yet to encounter more knowledgeable guides to...Italian wine.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Piero Antinori, President, Antinori Wines\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Bravo to Ed and Mary! This book shows their love for Italy, the Italian producers, and the great marriage of local foods with local wines. Here is a great book that presents the information without intimidation.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Piero Selvaggio, VALENTINO Restaurant\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRight now, Italy is the most exciting wine country on earth. The quality of Italian wines has never been higher and the range of wines has never been broader. Even better, the types of Italian wines available outside of Italy have never been greater. But with all these new Italian wines and wine zones not to mention all the obscure grape varieties, complicate blends, strange names and restrictive wine laws. Italian wines are also about he most challenging of all to master. The time has come for comprehensive, up-to-date guides to Italian wines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthored by certified wine educators and authors Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan, \u003ci\u003eItalian Wine For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e introduces you to the delectable world of fine Italian wine. It shows you how to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTranslate wine labels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify great wine bargains\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop your own wine tastes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMatch Italian wines with foods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eHere's everything you need to know to enjoy the best Tuscans, Sicilians, Abruzzese and other delicious Italian wines. This lighthearted and informative guide explores:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe styles of wine made in Italy and the major grape varieties used to make them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow the Italian name their wines, the complicated laws governing how names are given and the meanings of common label terminology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eItaly's important wine regions including a region-by-region survey of the best vineyards and their products\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA guide to pronouncing Italian wine terms and names and how to order Italian wines in restaurants\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor Italians, wine (\u003ci\u003evino\u003c\/i\u003e) is food (\u003ci\u003ealimentari\u003c\/i\u003e) and food is love (\u003ci\u003eamore\u003c\/i\u003e). And you can never have enough love in your life. So, order a copy of \u003ci\u003eItalian Wine For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, today and get ready to share the love!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56294723354997,"sku":"9780764553554","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780764553554_493b4ada-5236-4d14-b98d-d88adfc3545d.jpg?v=1786016032"},{"product_id":"9781394320073","title":"Wine For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBecome a wine connoisseur with this fun guide to the complex world of wine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWine For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e helps you explore everything there is to know about wine—the different regions, types, flavor profiles, pairing techniques, and beyond. This edition is updated with the latest, must-know wine varieties and styles, so you can start building your collection (or just know what to order when you're out at restaurants) and discover pro tips on how to sip, share, and store it. 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