Wine Science: The Application of Science in Winemaking - Hardcover

Goode, Jamie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1845338782 ISBN 13: 9781845338787

Publisher: Mitchell Beazley, 2014

Synopsis

This revolutionary book is the only indepth reference to detail the processes, developments, and factors affecting the science of winemaking.

Jamie Goode, a highly regarded expert on the subject, skilfully opens up this complex subject and explains the background to the various processes involved and the range of issues surrounding their uses. He reports on the vital progress in winemaking research that has been made in the last decade and explains the practical application of science with reference to the range of winemaking techniques used around the world, as well as viticultural practices, organics and ecology, and lifestyle influences.

Written in a uniquely accessible style, the book is divided into three sections covering the vineyard, the winery and human interaction with wine. It also features over 80 illustrations and photographs to help make even the most complex topics clear, straightforward and easy to understand.

About this title

Review:

The most useful book of the year, packed with fascinating, well-researched information about everything from genetically modified vines to wine allergies, cork taint to micro-oxygenation. Goode is a rarity - a scientist who knows how to explain his subject in an approachable way. (Tim Atkin The Observer)

Stimulating and highly approachable (Anthony Rose The Independent)

This scholarly yet accessible work is an invaluable source for the technicalities of vineyard, winery and tasting. (Joanna Simon The Sunday Times)

Book Description:

A new edition of the 2006 Glenfiddich Drinks Book of the Year - a groundbreaking book that clearly details all the key scientific developments in wine and winemaking.

About this edition

• Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1845338782
• ISBN 13: 9781845338787
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 216