Beverage basics : understanding and appreciating wine, beer, and spirits

Offers information on the world's favorite alcoholic beverages, including their origins, modern production practices, and evaluating and enjoying each type of beverage

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Small, Robert W. , 1947- (Author), Couturier, Michelle , 1947- (Author), Godfrey, Michael , 1959- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley Publishing , c2011
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 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