Ed McCarthy, a certified wine educator, writer, consultant, and collector who has been active in the wine trade for more than 20 years, joins forces with Mary Ewing-Mulligan, the co-owner and director of the International Wine Center in New York, to provide this easy-to-understand guide to buying wine. Cartoon illustrations throughout.

Let These Icons GuideHighlights some of Ed's favorite winesPinpoints wines that Mary favorsFlags quality wines that cost less than you expect Inside, you'll discover how to:Navigate any wine store with clear information about wine names, appellations, and producers of the wine you're looking forBuy sensational wine from around the world, including the U.S., France, Italy, Spain, Chile, South Africa, and others!Purchase the best wine within your budget, with recommendations for red and white wines over and under USD15Serve fabulous Champagne and other sparkling wines that don't cost you a fortuneExpand your palate by spring-boarding from wines you know to less-familiar wines of a similar styleRecognize dependable producers that you can trust to deliver quality wineChoose the best wine to enhance meals ranging from hamburgers to filet mignon, and pizza to paellaDevelop your own ratings and tastes with expert tips and techniques

Introduction.
PART I: Seeing Red.
Chapter 1: Respecting Your Elders: Old World Red Wines for $15 or Less.
Chapter 2: New Kids on the Block: New World Red Wines for $15 or Less.
Chapter 3: Getting Serious: Old World Red Wines Over $15.
Chapter 4: Coming of Age: New World Red Wines Over $15.
PART II: All Dressed in White.
Chapter 5: Where It All Started: Old World White Wines for $15 or Less.
Chapter 6: Young and Free: New World White Wines for $15 or Less.
Chapter 7: The Best of Europe: Old World White Wines Over $15.
Chapter 8: The Best of the Rest: New World White Wines Over $15.
PART III: All Those Bubbles!
Chapter 9: Champagne: Only from France.
Chapter 10: Sparkling Wines from around the World.
PART IV: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Branching Out.
Appendix B: What's for Dinner?
Appendix C: Glossary of Wine-Tasting Terms.
Index.
Book Registration Information.