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The Art and Science of Wine

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How wine is made, from field to cellar to bottle.

Great wine is a complex blend of nature, art and science. On this up to date new edition of a classic book, the “how and why” of a wine’s creation are examined in detail.

Acclaimed wine writers James Halliday and Hugh Johnson analyze the art and science in the back of the winemaking process. They start with the fundamental role of terroir the complex combination of characteristics that give a wine its personality. The up to date developments in pruning and irrigation are then covered, at the side of the up to date emergence of vineyards in cooler regions and the upward thrust of organic wines.

Wine production in the cellar is detailed for nine specific styles, from light-bodied whites to full-bodied reds, at the side of sweet, sparkling and fortified varieties. The authors present the choices facing vintners at each and every step. The science of maturation is discussed, at the side of the industry’s raging debate over the merits of natural cork, plastic cork and screw cap seals. The book also covers:

  • A year in the vineyard
  • Quantity vs. quality
  • National attitudes and regional characteristics
  • Mechanization
  • The chemistry and analysis of wine.

The Art and Science of Wine is full of full color photographs and illustrations. With text that reflects the up to date winemaking technology and discoveries, this energetic book is both accessible and highly informative.

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