Beverage basics: understanding and appreciating wine, beer, and spirits
Small, Robert W.Couturier, Michelle
John Wiley & Sons, Inc (Hoboken, New Jersey, 2011) (eng) English9780470138830UnknownUnknownALCHOLIC BEVERAGES; Glossary: p. 448-451; Offers information on the world's favorite alcoholic beverages, including their origins, modern production practices, and evaluating and enjoying each type of beverage.
Physical dimension
ii, 462 p.29 cm.ill.
Summary / review / table of contents
Introduction to alcoholic beverages --
Alcohol and the law --
Healthy drinking --
Viticulture --
growing grapes --
Viniculture --
making wine --
Sensory evaluation of wine --
Chardonnay --
Sauvignon blanc --
Riesling --
Other white vinifera grape varieties --
Cabernet sauvignon --
Merlot --
Pinot noir --
Syrah --
Other red vinifera grape varieties --
Hybrid and native American varieties --
Sparkling wines --
Dessert and fortified wines --
Beer --
Distilled spirits --
Purchasing alcoholic beverages.