Wine should enhance life, not complicate it.

But you stress at reading a wine list, right? And it sounds like a different language when people talk about wine, doesn't it? That's how wine columnist Len Napolitano felt when he was a self-conscious wine amateur until he cut through a web of peculiar wine terms and complex subjects and transitioned into a practical wine professional.

Now, in this informative and entertaining new book, Napolitano takes you from wine beginner to wine savvy. He fits a bounty of useful information into 50 concise answers to common, yet critical, wine questions and concludes each chapter with enlightening, hands-on wine tasting exercises to do at home. As you begin to understand wine and appreciate its potential to complement so much in life, you open new possibilities for joyful experiences in socializing, dining, and everyday living.

From learning the basics of wine to discovering the hows and whys of a great wine, your confidence will grow when talking about wine and choosing it in any situation:

Strengthen your passion for wine by knowing its most pertinent terms, processes, and styles; Gain confidence in making wine selections-at restaurants, wine shops, or online; Improve your wine and food pairing experiences.