The Fundamentals of Wine was written to provide a basic knowledge of wine appreciation for the novice reader as well as the hospitality professional seeking to acquire the basics of wine knowledge. The book discusses the history of wine, grape varieties, production, storage and proper wine service. Topics such as how to read a wine label, ordering wine at your favorite restaurant as well as topics for hospitality professionals such as building a wine menu and pricing wines are also discussed
This wine book explores the wines of Northern, Central and Southern France, Italy, Germany, the United States, Chile, Australia and South Africa. The Fundamentals Of Wine is an excellent primer for all of those who are looking to learn or brush up on their .wine knowledge. Explore food and wine pairings and be the wine aficionado at your next dinner party.
When someone asks you what wine would you serve with Coq Au Vin? You might tell them there are serval red wine options and then say I prefer Château de Beaucastel from the Côtes du Rhône. See a little wine knowledge is a good thing. So open your book, get out a bottle of wine and begin your adventure into the world of wine.
BIOGRAPHY Daniel F. Golio was born in East Harlem, on Pleasant Avenue in New York City. An author, teacher and restaurant consultant. Mr. Golio started his culinary career as a Sous Chef in Italian restaurants in New York City and then went on to serve as the Director of Food and Beverage for such concerns as the Biltmore, Roosevelt and Milford Plaza hotels in New York City; as well as the Food and Beverage Director for JFK International airport.
As owner of Manhattan Parties, an upscale event and catering company, Dan has planned events for the television show Entertainment Tonight, and such companies as the Ford Modeling Agency, Cover Girl Makeup, Petrossian Caviar NYC, the Bank of Italy, WBLS Radio in New York and countless television commercials and music videos.
Mr. Golio holds certificates in Wine Appreciation from both the French and German Councils and for over twenty-five years has taught wine appreciation classes for the New School of Social Research and the Art Institute of NYC. He holds a degree in Culinary Arts from New York technical College, a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in business from the State University of New York
Although semi-retired, Dan has taken to writing books about food ,wine and the restaurant industry.