Understanding Wine Technology: The Science of Wine Explained

Bird, David

ISBN 10: 1891267396 / ISBN 13: 9781891267390

Published by Wine Appreciation Guild, 2005

About this Item

The item is in good condition and works perfectly, however it is showing some signs of previous ownership which could include: small tears, scuffing, notes, highlighting, gift inscriptions, and library markings.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding Wine Technology: The Science of Wine Explained
• Publisher: Wine Appreciation Guild
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1891267396
• ISBN 13: 9781891267390
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

The first high-tech book on wine written by a Master of Wine who knows how to taste as well as make wine. Written originally as a tutorial for students of the Diploma exam of the nd the Master of Wine degree (the highest possible achievement in wine appreciation), this is the first book that explains the science and technological mysteries of wine in simple terms. Expert wine tasters who do not have an education in chemistry, physics or biology, can assimilate these concepts from this book. The topics range from the secrets of the vineyard, through the processing of grapes to the complexities of fermentation , the stabilization of wine and the various processes and treatments, quality control to the final bottling. Fully illustrated in color with user-friendly charts, diagrams, graphs and photos. Index and glossary. and photos. Index and glossary.

Review

"Brilliant!" -- Baron Jones, UK Wine and Spirits Association

"Without any hint of patronization and without avoiding the difficult issues, David explains the process of wine making." -- Godfrey Spense, Wine and Spirit Education Trust London