Essentials of Wine With Food Pairing Techniques, The, 1st edition

Hallmark Features

A framework for understanding wine and wine/food pairing decisions–see Unit I and Unit II.

·           Offers balanced treatment of both topics and includes fundamental guidelines and principles for each.

·           Makes this book ideal for students and restaurateurs.

Units arranged in a building block approach–that gets to the point and is appropriate for a variety of audiences.

·           Offers flexibility and the possibility of using it in more than one course.

Pairing strategies that work with classic combinations and New World cuisine.

·           Emphasizes intelligent food pairing decisions that are based on sound techniques and strategies.

Colorful maps of wine regions–illustrate locations and showcase the sense of place and topographies within a wine region.

·           Provide clues as to the type of grapes grown and style of wine produced.

Check Your Knowledge practice quizzes and worksheets–appear at the end of each chapter.

·           Gives instant feedback on comprehension level and reinforces the more significant terms and concepts.

Integrated pronunciation guide and glossary–explains foreign terms as they are introduced.

·           Provides a phonetic guide for English speakers.

Appendix A, Wine Glossary from A to Z.

·           Acts to support other chapters with useful references and explanations.

In-text icons identify learning features such as:

·           Check Your Knowledge Quizzes

·           Wine Terminology in the Glossary

·           Worksheets and Activities

·           Pairing Strategies and Philosophies