Small, Robert W.

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.

9780470138830 (cloth : alk. paper) 0470138831 (cloth : alk. paper)

2010016917

GBB152788 bnb

015799032 Uk


Alcoholic beverages

TP505 / .S63 2011

641.2/1