Beverage basics understanding and appreciating wine, beer, and spirits
Robert W. Small and Michelle Couturier ; with Michael Godfrey on beer.
- Hoboken, N.J. Wiley c2011.
- 462 p. col. ill., col. maps 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.