This definitive compendium tells the story of red wine through the world's 50 essential varieties and styles, from Agiorgitiko to Zinfandel. The introduction explains how red wine is made and how the winemaking process affects taste, and each chapter profiles a variety or style with comprehensive at-a-glance information covering tasting notes, food pairings, and recommended wines from bargains to splurges. Companion essays detail origins, typical characteristics, popularity, and other notable countries that produce each grape or style. Winemakers appear in their own words alongside gorgeous photography that brings red wine to life. Hardcover Book with Printed Laminated Cover; 8 1/2 x 10 inches; 288 pages.