Wine, all the time : the casual guide to confident drinking / Marissa A. Ross ; [illustrations by Benjamin Blascoe].

"A Plume book."

"A fresh, fun, and unpretentious guide to wine from Marissa A. Ross, official wine columnist for Bon Appetit. Does the thought of having to buy wine for a dinner party stress you out? Is your go-to strategy to pick the bottle with the coolest label? Are you tired of choosing pairings based on your wallet, instead of your palate? Fear not! Bon Appetit wine columnist and 'Wine. All The Time.' blogger Marissa A. Ross is here to help. In this utterly accessible yet comprehensive guide to wine, Ross will walk you through the ins and outs of wine culture. Told in her signature comedic voice, with personal anecdotes woven in among its lessons, [this book] will teach you to sip confidently, and make you laugh as you're doing it. In [this book], you'll learn how to: Describe what you're drinking, and recognize your preferences; Find the best bottle for you budget and occasion; Read and understand what's written on a wine label; Make the perfect pairings between what you're drinking and what you're eating; Throw the best damn dinner party your guests will ever attend, and much more"-- Provided by publisher.

Introduction -- Glossary: definitions, key phrases, & words that may or may not matter -- If I can go from two buck chuck to connoisseur, so can you -- How wine is made -- What the funk: biodynamic, organic, & natural wines -- Tasting wise -- A noncomprehensive guide to the wines you will encounter -- Regions to recognize -- Decoding wine labels -- Buying & ordering wine -- Hosting & entertaining -- Drinking wine in the real world -- Outro