History, culture, science, commerce, romance... they all come together in the extraordinary world of wine. In the Second Edition of Exploring Wine, the wine experts from The Culinary Institute of America offer a glorious grand tour of the wines of the world to aspiring chefs, sommeliers and bar & beverage managers.

This authoritative guide demystifies every aspect of the subject, from the basics of wine production and wine tasting to the nuances of wine service and pairing wine with food.