Most red wine fans already know the "big six" grapes- Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel, and Cabernet Franc. But do they know how to drink their way around the world in seventeen grapes? Expand your wine tasting portfolio and experience, in an easy-to-follow style, seventeen fantastic grapes that will change how you drink red wine. Learn the detailed and fascinating history of each grape, and soak up the flavor of the 20-30 red wines made with that grape that you absolutely must try. Get ready to enjoy hundreds of other recommendations for each of the popular favorites like Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Zinfandel, Malbec, Merlot, and many more including: Barbera Malbec Tempranillo Sangiovese Nebbiolo Carmenere Dolcetto Pinotage Mouvedre Grenache Gamay Organized by grape, A Passion for Red is a complete resource for red wine lovers who are ready to graduate from the "big six" to the next level. Gregory Dal Piaz guides you through several key regions and producers, as well as styles, including unoaked or lightly oaked; to heavily manipulated. You'll even find suggestions for similar grapes you might enjoy. So stop buying the same bottle of red, and get ready to indulge your passion for something even better. Gregory Dal Piaz was named #36 of the Most Influential People in the Wine Industry by Intowine.com. He has been the editor of Snooth.com since 2008. Snooth.com is one of the largest reviewers of wine on the web, and one of the top online wine destinations.Kevin Zraly is the author of the bestselling wine book Windows on the World: The Complete Wine Course which has sold more than 3 million copies worldwide, and has been translated into seven languages, including Chinese and Korean. He has twice won the James Beard Award, most recently a lifetime achievement award from that organization.