Author: Philip JackischPublisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 9780801414558
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Publisher description -- Modern winemaking takes into account both recent advances in winemaking and the increased concern for quality among many wine consumers. In clear language aimed at the amateur winemaker, Jackisch explains the latest scientific findings and their application to winemaking. At the same time, he includes important material for commercial winemakers. Jackisch covers each step in the process of modern winemaking, from growing or purchasing grapes; choosing equipment; fermenting, aging, and storing the wine; to keeping records. By exploring in detail the various factors that affect wine quality, he shows which elements in wine production can be controlled to achieve certain sensory results. Among the other subjects he discusses are specific types of wine, ways of evaluating wine, common problems in cellar operations and how to prevent or correct them, and wine competitions.