167 Pp. With Gold Label On Cover, "Two Nominations Wine Book Of-The-Year London 1988". With Inscription On Title Page, "Here's To Young Robert, Thanks For A Memorable Weekend, Kapalua, Maui 7/23/89 Alan Young", Inscribed By Author To Robert Balzer. Seller Inventory # 023313

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Title: Making Sense of Wine: A Study in Sensory ...

Publisher: International Wine Academy / Slawson Publications, San Marcos, California

Publication Date: 1988

Binding: Green Cloth

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine Dustjacket

Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

Edition: First American Edition

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International Wine Academy director, Alan Young has taught wine appreciation classes from Australia to Napa California and from Hong Kong to Bordeaux France. His depth of experience with all wines of the world, combined with a scientific approach to sensory evaluation of wines provides an authoritative and user friendly book. A serious discussion of the nature and role of sight, smell, touch and taste in the evaluation of wine, combined with practical exercises to improve sensory perception.

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