For too long wine has been wrapped in a mystique and language designed to intimidate the uninitiated. No more, thanks to this perfect step-by-step introduction for wine novices with a passion to learn more. Served chilled with a bouquet of humor, The Complete Wine Course goes back to basics, exploring every aspect of wine from grape to glass, from Algeria to Zimbabwe, from grand Bordeaux chateaux to humble and traditional Chiantis to Napa's high-tech million-dollar wineries. This lavishly illustrated volume provides a complete education in the mysteries and subtle art of viniculture.