This guide describes the origin and characteristics of the most important wine varieties available in the United States, includes a table of suggested food and wine pairings at the end of the guide. It is intended to provide a quick reference for both the novice wine drinker and for the more experienced person who would simply like a guide to a good wine to serve with dinner."The author is a lawyer living in Fresno, California. For over forty years, he has made a study of the major wine varieties available in the United States.