Drink This Now!: Step by step lessons for the aspiring wine connoisseur, 2nd Edition

Section 1: Prelude to Drinking Wine.

Lesson 1: Why we drink wine with meals & how food alters the taste perception of wine.

Lesson 2: Glassware: Yes, it does make a difference.

Lesson 3: When is it Time to Drink My Wine? Aging & Decanting and their affect on wine.

Section 2. Winemaker influence.

Lesson 4: Got Wood? The influence of oak on wine.

Lesson 5: Dry vs. Sweet: A Sugar Showdown.

Lesson 6: Color me Clueless: is there anything to a wine's color?

Lesson 7: Rock Your Body but Keep Your Balance!

Section 3. White Wine.

Lesson 8: The Big Three Whites.

Lesson 9: The Lighter Whites.

Lesson 10: The Fantastic Floral Whites.

Section 4. Red Wine.

Lesson 11: Bordeaux's Big Boy Reds: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, & Cabernet Franc.

Lesson 13: The Italian Stallions: Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, & Barbera.

Lesson 14: The Spanish Princes: Grenache & Tempranillo.

Lesson 15: The Rhône Rangers: Syrah & Mourvèdre.

Lesson 16: Americas' Finest: Zinfandel & Petite Syrah & Malbec.

Section 5: Stylistic Differences, Significant Others, & Your Just Desserts....

Lesson 17: When Worlds Collide: New vs. Old in a Stylistic Showdown.

Lesson 18: Significant Others.

Lesson 19: Before & After the Meal: Apéritif and Digestif Wines.

Epilogue.