“This book is a ‘must’ if you enjoy the taste of wine! This excellent guide playfully educates amateurs, as well as experts, in the pleasures of drinking wine.”

—Michael Aaron, Chairman, Sherry-Leman, World Renowned Wine Shop, New York, NY

    “...an insightful reference guide for the beginning taster or industry professional who has an appreciation of wine and wit.”

—Lynn Penner-Ash, President/Winemaker, Rex Hill Vineyards, Inc.

PART I: A Course of White Wine.
PART II: A World of White Wine.
PART III: The Part of Tens.
PART IV: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Pronunciation Guide.
Appendix B: Glossary.
Appendix C: Those Very Good Years: A Vintage Chart.

Author Descriptions

Ed McCarthy is a certified wine educator, writer, consultant, and collector who has been active in the wine trade for over twenty years. He contributes to Wine Enthusiast magazine and is a contributing editor to The Wine Journal.

Mary Ewing-Mulligan is co-owner and director of the international Wine Center in New York. She is the only American woman who is a Master of Wine, a title signifying the highest level of know-ledge in the wine trade. She is one of only fourteen Masters of Wine in the United States.