Sure, when it comes to cocktails, you're the Queen of Cosmopolitans-but wine is in a class by itself. It's elegant, über-refined, and intimidating. But you don't have to be a die-hard oenophile to enjoy your vino with panache. The Downtown Girl's Guide to Wine is a fun, easy-to-read primer that will help you choose a good wine (or two, or three) whether you're hostessing a party or placing an order at a glamorous restaurant. You'll get the scoop on basic wine terminology, key wine regions, and general trends in wine and restaurant etiquette-including navigating a wine list and handling your sommelier. Packed with hot tips, fun sidebars, and plenty of advice, this sophisticated little guide will have you sipping with savvy in no time.

Megan Buckley is the author of Sexy City Cocktails. A downtown girl of all trades, she is a former New York literary agent and Manhattan bartender extraordinaire. A freelance writer, she divides her time between New York and Ireland.

Sheree Bykofsky is a top New York literary agent, and the author of seventeen books, including The 52 Most Romantic Dates In and Around New York.