As thousands of wines from around the globe enter the marketplace and the American palate continues to adopt flavors from a range of cultures, the task of pairing wine and food becomes increasingly complicated. No longer is the choice simply red or white, or wines from California, France, or Italy. The typical shopper today has access to wines from those regions <I>plus</I> South Africa, Chile, Argentina, New Zealand, and Australia. If that isn’t confusing enough, Asian,...
The most comprehensive guide to the wines of the entire continent, <I>Wines of South America</I> introduces readers to the astounding quality and variety of wines that until recently have been enjoyed, for the most part, only locally. Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein leads wine enthusiasts on an exciting geographical journey across ten countries, describing the wines, grapes, and regions of each.<BR /><BR /> Goldstein begins the tour with a continental overview, discussing...