An Everything Series - Peter Alig - The Everything Guide to Wine / Винный справочник [2011, EPUB, ENG]

Contents
Top 10 Wine Myths
Introduction
01 A Brief History of Wine
Wine in the Ancient World
Wine in Europe
Wine in the Americas
Prohibition Wipes Out an Industry
The Wine Boom in the United States
02 Categories of Wine: More Than Red, White, and Pink
How Wine Is Made
Red Wine
White Wine
Rosé Wine
Sparkling Wine
Fortified Wine
Dessert Wine
Kosher Wine
Organic Wine
Vegetarian and Vegan Wine
03 Great Wine Begins in the Vineyard
Getting to Know the Vine
North American Vitis versus Phylloxera
Grafting Was Just the Beginning
The Annual Growth Cycle of the Vine
Growing the Perfect Grape
Farming for Success
04 A Primer on Red Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Syrah/Shiraz
Sangiovese
Tempranillo
Zinfandel
Malbec
Other Red Grape Varieties
05 A Primer on White Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Gewürztraminer
Muscat
Pinot Gris
Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc
Semillon
Viognier
Up-and-Comers
06 Wine Regions of the “Old World”
France
Italy
Germany
Spain
Portugal
Austria
07 Wine Regions of the “New World”
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Chile
Argentina
Canada
08 New Frontiers in the Wine World
Greece
Hungary
Uruguay
Israel
China
India
Switzerland
09 Wine Regions of the United States
Declaration of Wine Independence
California
New York
Oregon
Washington
The “Other” 46
10 Tasting Wine Like a Pro
The Physiology of Taste
Right and Wrong Ways to Taste
Mastering the Lingo
Recognizing “Flaws”
Do Critics Know Best?
11 Wine and Food
The Dynamics of Food and Wine
Matching Likes to Likes
More Than Taste
Wine and Cheese: The Classic Match
Warning: Bad Matches Ahead
Fail-Safe Measures
Cooking with Wine
12 The Cost of Wine: What Goes into the Bottle
Costs of Wine Production
More Winemaker Decisions
The Distribution System
The Changing Landscape of Wine Distribution
From Wholesaler to the Table
Demand for Wine
Price Influences Demand
13 The Power of Packaging
The Bottle
To Cork or Not to Cork
A Death Knell for the Cork?
Boxed Wines Come Out of the Closet
The All-Powerful Label
14 Strategies for Buying Wine
Wine Stores
What Are You Looking For?
Buying Wine Online
Rare Finds at Auctions
Keeping Track of What You Like
15 Enjoying Wine at Home
Proper Storage Conditions for Wine
Wines Worth Cellaring
The Power of the Glass
Opening the Bottle
Before You Fill the Glasses
Organizing a Wine Dinner
Learning About Wine While Enjoying It
16 Wine at Restaurants: You're in Charge
A Restaurant's Attitude Toward Wine
Deciphering the Wine List
Strategies for Choosing a Wine
Wine Etiquette
Getting the Most for Your Money
17 All Things Bubbly
Champagne vs. Sparkling Wine
History of Champagne
Champagne Houses
Choosing a Champagne
Champagne by Any Other Name
Storing and Serving Bubbly
Champagne Leftovers
18 Dessert Wines and Fortified Wines
Sweet Wines in History
Late Harvest and Noble Rot
Ice Wines
Port
Sherry
Madeira
Marsala
19 Wine and Health
The French Paradox
What the Studies Say
Health Components in Wine
Wine and Weight Loss
Too Much of a Good Thing
The Hangover
Wine and Headaches
Wine-Health Challenges
20 The World of Wine Tourism
Four Pioneers of Global Wine Tourism
Do All Wineries Receive Guests?
Planning Your Trip
Tasting Rooms
Tasting Room Etiquette
To Buy or Not to Buy
Wine Country Dining
Wine Tourism Resources
21 Wine and the Internet
Visiting a Winery's Website
Eat, Drink, Blog
Social Media and Wine
Winery Social Media and You
Using the Internet to Find that Perfect Bottle
22 Careers in Wine
Before You Quit Your Day Job
What If I Don't Want to Make Wine or Grow Grapes?
What Will You Do with that Certification?
23 Making Wine at Home
Advice Before You Begin
Gathering the Equipment
Getting the Juice Out
Preparing the Must for Fermentation
Getting the Yeast Ready to Ferment
Monitoring Fermentation
Post-Fermentation Racking and Pressing
Malolactic (Secondary) Fermentation
Getting Ready to Bottle
Bottling and Enjoying
Appendix A: Pronunciation Guide
Appendix B: Glossary