- Paperback: 226 pages
- Publisher: Wine Appreciation Guild (2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1891267914
- ISBN-13: 978-1891267918
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 14.2 x 1.7 cm
- Shipping Weight: 567 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #226,297 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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 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.
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4.5 out of 5 stars (12 customer reviews)
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
well written but not quite comprehensive, Jan 27 2006
By intractable - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Understanding Wine Technology: A Book for the Non-Scientist That Explains the Science of Winemaking (Paperback)
Clearly written and a quick read, but don't be fooled: there is a lot of solid technical information here, including one of the best published reviews of filtration, and an excellent overview of additives. Clarity here is due to good writing and careful exposition, not by dumbing down the topic. The book was written for classroom use, for instance by students preparing for the WSET Diploma Examination, and also succeeds as a text for someone who understands the basics of winemaking but wants to know the why as well as the what.However, the chapter on fermentation is a bit brief for its intended role as a textbook, and faults merit only a few pages. A lack of a bibliography (other than a few scattered references to journal articles) also counts against it. I recommend supplementing with another text such as Rankine's "Making Good Wine" (ISBN 140503601X) or a reference work such as Jackson's "Wine Science".
(Note: A newer edition is now available, it might address some of the above criticisms.)
This is a book worth owning and reading, but it will not provide all the answers.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Provides the next step of wine appreciation in clear terms, Dec 11 2004
By S. Smerud - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Understanding Wine Technology: A Book for the Non-Scientist That Explains the Science of Winemaking (Paperback)
This book does a terrific job of simplifying the complex science that goes into winemaking. Ever wonder what some of the terms mean on the back of a wine bottle? This book is a quick read that provides consise and relatable explanations. It is not a book on how to make wine. It is not a book for scientists. It is a non-technical book for anyone that wants to learn more about the process and options from the dirt to the glass.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Winemaking for non-Winemakers, Nov 24 2007
By Christopher Barrett "Evil Corgi" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Understanding Wine Technology (Paperback)
Contrary to popular belief, this is not a winemaking textbook, rather it is a great look into the process of winemaking as it would pertain to a wine industry employee or wine expert. Anyone seriously trying to make wine should either view 'From Vines to Wines' by Jeff Cox (for home winemakers) or attend UC Davis (for large scale winemakers).As a Master of Wine student, I have found this to be a great addition to my wine library. Paired with the Oxford Wine Companion and Halliday's 'The Art and Science of Wine' this makes for a solid read.
Pros: beautiful diagrams, great writing, wonderful knowledge
Cons: some topics lack depth, paperback
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