An informal, humorous primer on buying and tasting wine features chapters on various regions and grapes, ordering wine in a restaurant, ten great wines to bring to a party, what wines go with what food, and much more. Original.
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Leslie Brenner, the self-taught cook and award-winning cookbook author, is a restaurant critic and dining editor at The Dallas Morning News. Formerly the editor of the Los Angeles Times Food section and contributing editor at Travel + Leisure magazine, it is no surprise that Brenner has a passion for excellent cooking and dining. Over the years, she has been awarded two James Beard Foundation Journalism Awards, countless first prizes from the Association of Food Journalists, and has received two first place prizes in "Comment and Criticism" from the Texas Associated Press Managing Editors.
Lettie Teague is a staff writer and wine columnist for The Wall Street Journal. The author of Wine in Words: Notes for Better Drinking, she is the recipient of three James Beard Foundation Awards, and has been honored with an induction into the Wine Media Guild&;s Wine Writers&; Hall of Fame.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Teague, Lettie (illustrator). In this friendly introductory guide, food and wine writer Leslie Brenner tells how to: Pour and taste wine Develop a taste memory Order from a wine list Select a wine at the store Match food with wine In addition, helpful sidebars illuminate such subjects as: How--and why--to swirl without sloshing Disarming a snotty waiter Ten great wines to bring to a dinner party Going beyond California Chardonnay Starting your own cellar for under $100 Along the way, Lettie Teague's funny and informative cartoons enhance the text and make great devices for remembering the most important facts. Before long, your old standby, Chateau Screwtop, will be a distant memory. Accessible and concise, Fear of Wine will appeal to anyone who wants to know a little bit about a subject that can bring great pleasure. At last, a guide that is as fun to read as wine is to drink! Seller Inventory # 00084265667
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. Teague, Lettie (illustrator). In this friendly introductory guide, food and wine writer Leslie Brenner tells how to: Pour and taste wine Develop a taste memory Order from a wine list Select a wine at the store Match food with wine In addition, helpful sidebars illuminate such subjects as: How--and why--to swirl without sloshing Disarming a snotty waiter Ten great wines to bring to a dinner party Going beyond California Chardonnay Starting your own cellar for under $100 Along the way, Lettie Teague's funny and informative cartoons enhance the text and make great devices for remembering the most important facts. Before long, your old standby, Chateau Screwtop, will be a distant memory. Accessible and concise, Fear of Wine will appeal to anyone who wants to know a little bit about a subject that can bring great pleasure. At last, a guide that is as fun to read as wine is to drink! Seller Inventory # 00085793862
Seller: Your Online Bookstore, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. Teague, Lettie (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 0553374648-3-22425297
Seller: Used Book Company, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Teague, Lettie (illustrator). Shows minimal signs of wear and previous use. Can include minimal notes/highlighting. A portion of your purchase benefits nonprofits! - Note: Edition & format may differ from what is shown in stock photo & item details. May not include supplementary material (toys, access code, dvds, etc). Seller Inventory # 584R0H000AQ0_ns
Seller: Evergreen Goodwill, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Good. Teague, Lettie (illustrator). Seller Inventory # mon0000774853
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Teague, Lettie (illustrator). 2nd printing. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 0553374648-11-1
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Teague, Lettie (illustrator). In this friendly introductory guide, food and wine writer Leslie Brenner tells how to: Pour and taste wine Develop a taste memory Order from a wine list Select a wine at the store Match food with wine In addition, helpful sidebars illuminate such subjects as: How--and why--to swirl without sloshing Disarming a snotty waiter Ten great wines to bring to a dinner party Going beyond California Chardonnay Starting your own cellar for under $100 Along the way, Lettie Teague's funny and informative cartoons enhance the text and make great devices for remembering the most important facts. Before long, your old standby, Chateau Screwtop, will be a distant memory. Accessible and concise, Fear of Wine will appeal to anyone who wants to know a little bit about a subject that can bring great pleasure. At last, a guide that is as fun to read as wine is to drink! Seller Inventory # CIN0553374648VG
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. Teague, Lettie (illustrator). In this friendly introductory guide, food and wine writer Leslie Brenner tells how to: Pour and taste wine Develop a taste memory Order from a wine list Select a wine at the store Match food with wine In addition, helpful sidebars illuminate such subjects as: How--and why--to swirl without sloshing Disarming a snotty waiter Ten great wines to bring to a dinner party Going beyond California Chardonnay Starting your own cellar for under $100 Along the way, Lettie Teague's funny and informative cartoons enhance the text and make great devices for remembering the most important facts. Before long, your old standby, Chateau Screwtop, will be a distant memory. Accessible and concise, Fear of Wine will appeal to anyone who wants to know a little bit about a subject that can bring great pleasure. At last, a guide that is as fun to read as wine is to drink! Seller Inventory # CIN0553374648G
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Teague, Lettie (illustrator). Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 2382071-6
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Teague, Lettie (illustrator). Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # H20B-01180