Knowing what to expect from a bottle of wine, and a little about where it is from and how it is made adds immensely to its enjoyment. "All About Wine" enables wine enthusiasts to approach any bottle with confidence. Written in an engaging style by bestselling author Jonathan Ray, it will help you become and expert in no time. The first section, Wine Basic, explains why wine tastes the way it does. Soil, grapes, method of production, and climate all influence the final product. Next, discover the most important grape varieties, their styles, and the famous wines they make in The Grapes. FromBordeaux to the Barossa Valley and Alsace to Oregon. Wine Places introduces the world's major wine-growing regions. Each area is accompanied by a map and accessible "at a glance" information including key producers, vintages, and grapes. Making the Most of Every Glass explores the best ways to store, serve, and taste wine, as well as explaining how to decipher wine labels, select the best glasses, and even tackle daunting restaurant wine lists. -The ideal guide to this wonderful subject, with authoritative advice on how to choose wines by style and matching wine with food. -Evocative photography by Alan Williams.