Books about wine tasting, wine pairing, history, vintages and more...
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Choose Your Wine in 7 Seconds : Instantly Understand Any Wine With Confidence by Stephane RosaWith this innovative book, browsing and buying wine is transformed into a fun, positive experience, empowering anyone to understand at a glance which bottle is the right choice taking into account budget, occasion, and personal taste. Featuring an infographic, user-friendly, intuitive approach that minimizes impressionistic, flowery descriptions by using pictograms to navigate wine selection, this new method of buying wine is full of information and encouragement -- a smart "life hack" zeroing in on 300 of the world's most widely available bottles. Each profile also points the reader to several similar wines in an "if you like this, you will also like that" feature that actually increases the number of wines covered to almost 1,500 varieties.
The book works by first organizing wines into flavor families. Within a family, individual wines are profiled in pictograms and graphs keying out important characteristics: region of origin, grape variety, mouth feel, flavor portrait (showing levels of alcohol, acidity, and tannins), price range, ideal serving temperature, best age range, and finally food pairings.
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Wine is one of the world’s oldest beverages, and there’s never been a better time to fill a glass with the fruit of the vine. Whether you prefer robust reds, crisp whites, or subtle rosés, you’ll find lots to drink in on the pages of this pocket-sized guide, packed with information, how-tos, and trivia for wine enthusiasts of every variety. Seasoned sommeliers and budding oenologists alike will learn all things wine, including:
• How Wine Is Made • How to Pour a Glass of Wine • How to Pair Wine with Food • The Truth About Sulfites • How to Bring the Perfect Wine for Any Occasion
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43 Wine Regions : A Practical Guide to the Top Regions and Vintages Around the World by Michael BiddickUsing his information technology background, Michael Biddick crunches the numbers on climate data, consumer reviews, critic scores, and quality systems to discover the top wine regions and best recent vintages. Join him on his journey as he synthesizes conversations and tastings with winemakers around the world and concrete data to arrive at a list of practical recommendation for wine enthusiasts.
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Wine folly : the master guide
by Madeline Puckette
An expanded edition of a popular guide for budding oenophiles provides illustrated, accessibly organized profiles of leading vintages, detailed maps of major and up-and-coming regions, expanded food-and-wine pairing listings and essential tasting tips.
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Cork and Knife : Build Complex Flavors With Bourbon, Wine, Beer and More by Emily Clifton Alcohol isn’t just an accompaniment to a great meal, but the secret ingredient to make dishes pop with flavor, added depth and complexity. Emily and Matt Clifton, founders of the blog Nerds with Knives, show you how to use vodka to make extra crispy batter in Ultra-Crispy Fish with Vodka and Beer Batter, heighten the aroma of the spicy, garlicky sauce in the Tequila and Lime Shrimp Scampi and bring perfect balance to dishes like Vermouth-Braised Leeks or Classic Chicken Piccata just by adding white wine. Through their knowledge of boozy cooking science, you’ll make classic dishes that pack a delicious punch. So put on your apron, pop a cork, raise your glass and get ready to cook.
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Grasping the Grape : Demystifying Grape Varieties to Help You Discover the Wines You Love by Maryse ChevriereStriking a balance between practical information and approachable, conversational tone, author Maryse Chevriere goes varietal by varietal to provide an overview of the major wine-growing regions the grape is grown in, the wines they make, and their flavor profile and distinguishing characteristics. The book also features supporting information like fun, cleverly designed infographics on how to read the world's major wine labels, a glossary that breaks down the essential technical and tasting terminology you need to know to speak wine, and an introductory guide to basic food and wine pairings.
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Wine for dummies by Ed McCarthy The global wine market has expanded rapidly in the past few years and is forecasted to increase through 2019. Consumption, new wine styles, online wine purchasing, and a growing younger population of wine enthusiasts are all contributing factors. In Wine For Dummies, the authors—both recognized wine authorities and accredited Certified Wine Educators—share their expertise, revealing the latest on what's in, what's out, and what's new in wine. Featuring information on both classic and cutting-edge wines, it’s packed with everything you need to hold your own in tasting rooms, shops, and beyond! - Includes updated information on navigating wine shops and selecting wines in restaurants
- Covers the latest expert advice on buying wine online thanks to the online retail boom
- Provides updated vintage charts and price guidelines
- Offers information on trends in wine, including packaging innovations such as wine in a can, kegs, and boxes
Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate wine enthusiast, this is your no-nonsense guide to choosing wine, understanding wine lists, exploring new varieties, serving, sharing, and more!
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Becoming a Sommelier by Rosie Schaap Acclaimed food and drink writer Rosie Schaap profiles two renowned sommeliers to offer a candid portrait of this profession. Learn the job from Amanda Smeltz, a poet and wine director in New York, and Roger Dagorn, a James Beard Award–winning Master Sommelier. From starting in the cellar, grueling certification exams, to tastings and dinner service, Becoming a Sommelier is an invaluable introduction to this dream job.
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101 wines to try before you die by Margaret RandAward-winning author Margaret Rand has selected the 101 wines you should taste in your lifetime. Some will definitely challenge your bank balance - but are so worth it; some are classics that any serious wine lover should experience; others are secret inexpensive gems that you will be delighted to discover. Together they form a fabulous selection of must-drink wines.
From the prestigious vineyards of France and California to lesser-known wine makers in Hungary and Greece, discover the best wines from across the globe.
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The sommelier's atlas of taste : a field guide to the great wines of Europe
by Rajat Parr
The first definitive reference book to describe, region-by-region, how the great wines of Europe should taste. This will be the go-to guide for aspiring sommeliers, wine aficionados who want to improve their blind tasting skills, and amateur enthusiasts looking for a straightforward and visceral way to understand and describe wine
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The periodic table of wine by Sarah RowlandsOrganized by color, style and quality of flavor, this geeky guide turns wine appreciation into a science, depicting various wines as 127 different “elements” with descriptions, backgrounds and food pairings for each.
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Chamber Music at the Library: ZAZZ (95th)
Friday, February 28, 7:30 pm
Meeting Room A/B
An education and engaging chamber music concert presented by DuPage Symphony Orchestra featuring the jazz combo, ZAZZ. Partnership with DuPage Symphony Orchestra.
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Altered Book Techniques (95th)
Friday, January 31, 12:30 pm
Meeting Room A
Learn how to create image transfers, blackout poetry and more within the pages of a discarded library book. Each altered book craft will be unique! *Register
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Craft Drop-In (95th)
Monday, January 13, 6:00 pm
Meeting Room A
Missed a craft this fall because the class was full? Come to this craft drop-in and create a masterpiece with extra craft supplies while they last.
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