<p>Discover the nuances of California wines and increase your drinking pleasure</p><p>Want to be a California wine connoisseur? This friendly guide gives you the knowledge you need to appreciate these fine wines, showing you how to taste them, select a good bottle, pair wine with food, and much more. You'll see why certain wine regions are renowned and how to further enrich your wine-drinking experience.<p><ul> <li>California wine 101 ? understand the range of California wines, what makes them unique, and what a varietal wine is</li> <li><p>Review the regions ? explore the major wine regions of California and what makes each one special, from the soil to the climate </li> <li><p>Open the bottle ? become fluent in the Big Six: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel</li> <li><p>Go beyond the basics ? appreciate Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Syrah, sparkling wines, and more</li> <li><p>Round out your wine experience ? pair and share wines, learn about the proper glassware and serving temperatures, and prepare for a winery visit</li></ul><p>Open the book and find:<p><ul> <li>An overview of California wine today</li> <li><p>Wine recommendations for all budgets </li> <li><p>Explanations of wine label language</li> <li><p>A map of wine regions</li> <li><p>Tips for aging and collecting California wines </li> <li><p>Winery tasting etiquette</li> <li><p>The ins and outs of recent vintages</li> <li><p>Top wine country travel destinations</li></ul>