Decoding Spanish Wine: A Beginner's Guide to the High Value, World Class Wines of Spain

by Andrew Cullen, Ryan Mcnally

Wine lovers everywhere are starting to realize what the pros have known for some Spain delivers some of the world’s highest-quality wines for the money. The big question many consumers have, though, is where to start in their Spanish wine journey.Decoding Spanish A Beginner’s Guide to the High-Value, World-Class Wines of Spain cuts through the jargon and complexities to present the grapes, regions and culture of Spain in a concise, approachable format that will have beginning and middle-stage wine consumers on their way to becoming Spanish wine pros. Learn about the different types of grapes used in Spanish wines, along with the classifications listed on the bottle. Understand the main regions producing wine and how their culture and methods differ so you can better find wines that suit your tastes. Discover how you can visit a wine shop or restaurant and uncover some of the best bargains. Most importantly, have fun while you’re doing it. Broadening your wine horizons doesn’t have to involve bulling your way through a dense collection of mindnumbing facts. Written in an entertaining, easy-to-digest fashion, Decoding Spanish Wine includes the core info you need to get started on your journey to enjoying a new world of exciting, high-value wine from one of the planet’s greatest wine-producing countries.“If you’ve ever been the least bit curious about Spanish wine, then this is the book to have on your shelf. The style is accessible, and the narrative is written with ease. It’s like you're sitting down with the authors on their porch, sipping on Cava, and having a chat about great Spanish wine region . Great work gents!” - Naushad Huda, Founder and CEO of ILikeThisGrape and Editor of DRIVE THROUGH NAPA"Kudos to Andrew Cullen and Ryan McNally for this accessible deep-dive into Spanish wines. For anyone looking to expand their wine knowledge, DECODING SPANISH WINE is a must buy. Salud!" - Amy E. Reichert, author of THE COINCIDENCE OF COCONUT CAKE and THE OPTIMIST’S GUIDE TO LETTING GO

120 pages, Paperback

Published January 24, 2019

Reviews

[Rafael Delgado · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple introduction to the wines from Spain

Decoding Spanish Wine is a simple but comprehensive introduction to the wines of Spain. This is an exciting time to enjoy the wines from the Iberian peninsula and this book can help enhance your appreciation for Spain and its wines.

[Aaron · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun read

For those looking to get a start on Spain, this book is a great place to begin. Well-written, informative and concise, this book also includes maps and fun factoids.

[Glenn L. Krum · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overview

A great overview of Spanish wines and wine regions. Not much on depth or wineries but covers the basics well. Recommended as a light introduction.