"Whether you are an avid collector or wine novice, this book
offers an extensive resource in an accessible format."

—Charlie Trotter, Acclaimed Chef and Award-Winning Author

"This book is an invitation to discover the bountiful wine
regions, each different from one another, and is an homage to the
beauty and uniqueness of the delicious wines they
produced."

—Georges Duboeuf, Les Vins Georges Duboeuf

"The diversity of French wine is one of its attractions,
but it can seem perplexing...until you pick up this marvelous
guide. The route is well -marked, easy-to-follow, and the
destinations are delicious."

—Kermit Lynch, Wine Merchant and author, Adventures on
the Wine Route

"...Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan lead us by the
hand down the road of adventure to discover the wines of France
that they know so well.... In their relaxed, wise, and mischievous
way, they show us the joy and pleasure of drinking French
wine."

—Prince Alain de Polignac, Winemaker, Champagne
Pommery

You no longer need to be confused or intimidated by French wine.
Authored by certified wine educators and authors Ed McCarthy and
Mary Ewing-Mulligan, French Wine For Dummies introduces you
to the delicious world of fine French wine. Among other things,
you'll discover how to:

* Translate wine labels

* Identify great wine bargains

* Develop your own wine tastes

* Match French wines with foods

Here's everything you need to know to sip and savor the
best--and the best-value--Bordeaux, Burgundy, Beaujolais,
Alsace, and other delicious wines. This lighthearted and
informative guide covers:

* The story of French wine and how it came to dominate the wine
world

* How the French name and label their wines and why

* France's most important wine regions--including a
region-by-region survey of the best vineyards and their
products

* France's other wine regions, including Champagne, Alsace,
the Loire Valley, and others

So pour yourself a big glass of Beaujolais Nouveau, sit back,
and enjoy the ride as Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan take you
on an intoxicating journey through the wonderful world of French
wine.