Lainey I’ve been in love with Nero Grasso for half my life, even if he is the town playboy. I’d accepted that with my curves and lack of height, he’d never see me as more than a friend. But then he goes and kisses me, and the friendly glances turn all heated and dark—the same moves he pulls on all those unattainable women. He couldn’t possibly want to be more than friends after all these years, could he? Nero I never should have kissed my sister’s best friend. She’d always just been Lanes—the Sauvignon Blanc to my chicken. Now all I can think about are her lips and her sexy curves. Everyone knows I’m not good enough for her—they tell me more often than I need to hear. She definitely deserves better than me, but for the first time in my life, my selfish ass can see beyond one night. A Blend of Nero is the next installment in the exciting and sexy Grasso Family Saga. Grab a glass of wine and swoon as this playboy falls head over heels for his sister's curvy best friend.

"A hip, new guide to wine for the new generation of wine drinkers, from the sommelier creators of the award-wining site WineFolly.com"--Provided by publisher.

No longer the hidden gem of the wine world, New Jersey's wineries are exploding in popularity and quality. In the first guide on New Jersey wines and wineries published in more than a decade, Jersey's native son, globe traveling wine taster and winegrower Bart Jackson has carefully profiled each of the Garden Sate's wineries. His vivid descriptions, historical and factual data about the vineyards, index of the owners' most prized wines, list of unique vintages, and depictions of special events entice the reader to hit the wine trail. Exact directions and day-size wine trail clusters are also provided. In addition, national experts Gary Pavlis and Anthony Fisher contribute tasting tips and regional essays.

From easy-to-prepare rib steaks marinated in Pinot Noir to the delicious surprise of a gratin of chicken and Gruyre cheese cooked in Bourgogne blanc, each of the 100 recipes in this book gives detailed wine notes and, where appropriate, butcher's notes and make-ahead tips. 24 color photos.

An all-inclusive, easy-to-use primer to all things wine Want to learn about wine, but don't know where to start? Wine All-In-One For Dummies provides comprehensive information about the basics of wine in one easy-to-understand volume. Combining the bestselling Wine For Dummies with our regional and specific wine titles, this book gives you the guidance you need to understand, purchase, drink and enjoy wine. You'll start at the beginning as you discover how wine is made. From there you'll explore grape varieties and vineyards, read labels and wine lists, and discover all the nuances of tasting wine. You'll see how to successfully store wine and serve it to your guests-and even build up an impressive collection of wine. Plus, you'll find suggestions for perfect food pairings and complete coverage on wines from around the world. Features wine tasting, serving, storing, collecting, and buying tips, all in a single authoritative volume Includes information on California wines, as well as other domestic and foreign locations including the US, Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Greece, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, and Argentina. Helps you choose the best vintage for your needs Also covers champagne, sherry, and port wine Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan are the authors of seven Dummies books on wine including the bestselling Wine For Dummies, 4th Edition, other contributing authors are recognized wine experts and journalists in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada Whether you're a wine novice or a budding sommelier, Wine All-In-One For Dummies is the one guide you need on your shelf to make your wine experience complete.

The World of Sicilian Wine provides wine lovers with a comprehensive understanding of Sicilian wine, from its ancient roots to its modern evolution. Offering a guide and map to exploring Sicily, Bill Nesto, an expert in Italian wine, and Frances Di Savino, a student of Italian culture, deliver a substantive appreciation of a vibrant wine region that is one of Europe’s most historic areas and a place where many cultures intersect. From the earliest Greek and Phoenician settlers who colonized the island in the eighth century B.C., the culture of wine has flourished in Sicily. A parade of foreign rulers was similarly drawn to Sicily’s fertile land, sun-filled climate, and strategic position in the Mediterranean. The modern Sicilian quality wine industry was reborn in the 1980s and 1990s with the arrival of wines made with established international varieties and state-of-the-art enology. Sicily is only now rediscovering the quality of its indigenous grape varieties, such as Nero d’Avola, Nerello Mascalese, Frappato, Grillo, and distinctive terroirs such as the slopes of Mount Etna.

This is a fun but respectful (and very comprehensive) guide to everything you ever wanted to know about wine from the creator and host of the popular podcast Wine for Normal People, described by Imbibe magazine as "a wine podcast for the people." More than 60,000 listeners tune in every month to learn a not-snobby wine vocabulary, how and where to buy wine, how to read a wine label, how to smell, swirl, and taste wine, and so much more! Rich with charts, maps, and lists—and the author's deep knowledge and unpretentious delivery—this vividly illustrated, down-to-earth handbook is a must-have resource for millennials starting to buy, boomers who suddenly have the time and money to hone their appreciation, and anyone seeking a relatable introduction to the world of wine.