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understanding and appreciating wine, beer, and spirits
462 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 29 cm.
Offers information on the world's favorite alcoholic beverages, including their origins, modern production practices, and evaluating and enjoying each type of beverage
1. Introduction to alcoholic beverages -- 2. Alcohol and the law -- 3. Healthy drinking -- 4. Viticulture: growing grapes -- 5. Viniculture: making wine -- 6. Sensory evaluation of wine -- 7. Chardonnay -- 8. Sauvignon blanc -- 9. Riesling -- 10. Other white vinifera grape varieties -- 11. Cabernet sauvignon -- 12. Merlot -- 13. Pinot noir -- 14. Syrah/shiraz -- 15. Other red vinifera grape varieties -- 16. Hybrid and native American varieties -- 17. Sparkling wines -- 18. Dessert and fortified wines -- 19. Beer -- 20. Distilled spirits -- 21. Purchasing alcoholic beverages
Robert W. Small and Michelle Couturier ; with Michael Godfrey on beer
Includes bibliographical references and index