Wine Microbiology (Chapman & Hall Enology Library) - Hardcover

Fugalsang, K.C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0412066114 ISBN 13: 9780412066115

Publisher: Kluwer Academic / Plenum Publishers, 1995

Synopsis

This reference is designed to meet the practical needs of winery personnel working in the areas of micobiological surveillance and quality control. It addresses "real world" problems, such as the identification and enumeration of micro-organisms and their impact on production and stability. For each topic, discussions provide the necessary background information and detailed, step-by-step laboratory procedures. The author also discusses the interpretation of results (including relevant statistical issues) and what the results mean for the winemaker. Topics covered include: microbiology in the vineyard, pre-fermentation processing, fermentation, cellaring concerns, finishing operations, and sanitation. Appendices review basic concepts and techniques important to the successful operation of a microbiology laboratory and the makeup of laboratory media used for growth and diagnostic purposes.

About this title

Review:

From the reviews of the second edition:

"This second edition takes into account the tremendous increase in the amount of information that has become available since the publication of the first edition. ... Given that the authors are authorities in their field, this book is self recommending." (Wine East, 2007)

From the Back Cover:

Since publication of the first edition of Wine Microbiology in 1997, the volume of new information and concepts has dramatically increased. Even with the tremendous increase in available information, a comprehensive understanding regarding the role of individual microorganisms towards wine quality as well as the impact of complicated interactions between microorganisms and processing techniques is lacking.

Wine Microbiology, Second Edition, fills this void. Like the first edition, the book addresses real world problems such as characterization and enumeration of yeast, bacteria and molds common to juice and wine environments and their impact on wine quality and stability. In addition, the potential of solving processing problems through rapid, real-time molecular methods and new applications for using starter cultures of non-Saccharomyces yeast are discussed. The book is a great resource for professionals and students in the field of enology and viticulture.

About the Authors:

Kenneth C. Fugelsang has been associated with California State University (Fresno) since 1970 and is now wine master and professor of enology. He is an author of 12 books and over 100 technical papers and presentations.

Charles G. Edwards has been a professor with the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Washington State University since 1989. He has authored over 150 technical papers and presentations and is author of the book Illustrated Guide to Microbes and Sediments in Wine, Beer, and Juice.

About this edition

• Publisher: Kluwer Academic / Plenum Publishers
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0412066114
• ISBN 13: 9780412066115
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 268