Full Description
Wine comes in many forms and flavours, and has been a part of man's social history for thousands of years, the earliest evidence of a fermented drink based on grapes originating from China around 7,000 BC. Today, winemaking is big business, both in Europe and the New World. This down-to-earth, extensively illustrated book brings the successful Haynes Manual approach to the world of wine, providing a fascinating insight into how wines and winemaking techniques have developed around the world, and offering practical advice on how to produce successful homemade wine. Essential reading for all wine fans, from drinkers wishing to learn more about the wine they drink, to potential master vintners.
Contents
* History of wine - origins, the world of wine, from the ancient world to modern wine. * The wine story - the vine, choice of grapes, wine and weather, a winemaker's calendar, profiles of typical winemakers . * Wine styles and growing regions - reading a wine label, leading wine countries and regions, wine styles, champagnes, sparkling wines, fortified wines and spirits made from wine. * Wine appreciation - how to taste wine, choosing wine, looking after wine, serving, wind and food matching, growing your own vines, prices, collecting wine. * Winemaking - the process, commercial winemaking, practical guidance for winemaking at home, including the process, recipes and troubleshooting. * Appendices - useful contacts and glossary.
