Calling all wine newbies and wine nerds: This illustrated guide is refreshing as a ros and flavorful as a merlot. Growing up in a family that's been in the wine business for five generations, Madelyne Meyer would be the first to tell you, you don't need a book to enjoy wine . . . but knowing more about your favorite glassful can be a pleasure all its own.

In Welcome to Wine, Meyer pairs her expert knowledge with 200 witty, whimsical illustrations that make all the essentials crystal clear--so you can get to the good part sooner

• Food pairings and the art of wine tasting
• Serving temperature (without getting hung up on precision )
• Key wine regions and exactly how wine is made