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Sommelier Prep Course An Introduction to the Wines, Beers, and Spirits of the World

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ISBN-10: 0470283181

ISBN-13: 9780470283189

Edition: 2010

Authors: Michael Gibson

List price: $36.95
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While the subject of wine, beer, and spirits continues to grow in popularity, there are very few books that approach the subject in a manner that is both accessible and comprehensive. This book includes broad content on wines from around the world, including Old World and New World wines, as well as beer, other fermented beverages such as mead and sake, and every type of spirit available. For each type of beverage, Gibson covers all the essential history, manufacturing information, varieties available, and tasting and pairing information. Sections on service, storage, and wine lists also cover the ins and outs of storing, pricing, marketing, and serving wine and other alcoholic beverages.…    
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Book details

List price: $36.95
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 4/20/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 480
Size: 7.48" wide x 9.02" long x 0.96" tall
Weight: 1.980
Language: English

Preface
Wine Basics
A Short History of Wine
Viticulture
Viniculture
Important Grape Varieties
Food & Wine Pairing
Wine Tasting and Sensory Analysis
Applying Wine Analysis
The Wines of France
The Wines of Italy
The Wines of Spain
The Wines of Germany
The Wines of Portugal
The Wines of Austria, Hungary, Greece, and Other European Regions
The Old World and the New World of Wine
The Wines of the United States
The Wines of Australia
The Wines of New Zealand
The Wines of South Africa
The Wines of Chile
The Wines of Argentina
Emerging Wine Regions of the World
Beer: Importance, Ingredients, and the Brewing Process
Ales, Lagers, and Beer Styles
Sake, Mead, and Cider
Distillation and Spirit Production
Important Styles of Spirits
Beverage Service and Storage
Beverage Sales and Wine Lists
Appendices
Index