De Long's Wine Grape Varietal Table

De Long's Wine Grape Varietal Table

• Clearly see the "big picture" of wine grape varieties and how they relate to one another.|An attractive addition to any tasting room or wine cellar|Makes a great gift for all wine lovers.

<b>Learn about Wine the Visual Way.</b><br> <P>You consider yourself fairly open minded about wine. You're familiar with the big five -- <i>Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc,</i> and <i>Chardonnay</i> -- and are getting comfortable with more obscure grape varieties: the occasional <i>Albarino, Petite Sirah,</i> or <i>Viognier</i>. But just when you thought you had the situation under control, your waiter suggests a <i>Lagrein</i>, your local liquor store is pushing <i>Xynomavro</i>, and your friends now swear by <i>Pineau d'Aunis</i>. What to do?<br> <P>The popular wine reference, <i>De long's Wine Grape Varietal Table</i> has been improved and expanded. Just as with the first edition, the world of wine grapes is organized in a clear, concise and easy to use reference similar to a periodic table. The table contains 184 red and white grape varieties organized by both body (vertically) and acidity (horizontally). The table is now 24 x 36 inches (printed on 110 lb. acid-free archival paper)<br> <P>It makes a great gift for novice or expert lovers of wine.