There's a lot more to wine and food pairing than memorizing a few simple rules. The true connoisseur knows the subtleties...and in this book, a wine expert shares his secrets.

- What wines accompany which foods-and how to choose
- Essays, advice, and comments from award-winning chefs
- Covers each course-from entree to dessert, from simple meals to exotic favorites
- Interviews with famous wine connoisseurs on understanding and appreciating wines
- Information on wine-making and maps of the world's major wine regions
- Resource guide to finding the best wine-specialty shops
- Glossary of wine/food terms and advice on how to "read" wine lists
- A primer on the complete history of wine
- Making sense of labels, vintage years, and the best regions