Description: About Wine is a unique resource designed for those who require practical information on how to manage wine and wine sales for restaurants and the hospitality business. Unlike other texts on this subject, this text seeks first to give the reader background information on the origins of wine and how it is produced, and then builds upon this knowledge with information on the wine producing regions of the United States and the World. The numerous variations of wine produced in Europe, North America, and the Southern Hemisphere are presented. Special features of the text include detailed color diagrams and photographs, and useful appendices designed for use as a quick reference or a starting place for more research on topics of interest. Product Benefits: - A strong section on what wine is and how it is made sets the foundation for learning how to manage wine
- Detailed color diagrams and photographs throughout keep the text interesting and engaging
- Practical and detailed knowledge on how to manage wine as a resource sets this text apart from other books on the subject
- Valuable appendices serve as a quick reference or as a starting place for more research on topics of interest
Table of Contents: Section I - The Basics
Chapter 1: What is Wine?
Chapter 2: The Vineyard - From the Soil to Harvest
Chapter 3: The Winery - From Grapes to Bottle
Chapter 4: Tasting Wines
Section II - Wine Regions of Europe
Chapter 5: France
Chapter 6: Italy
Chapter 7: Spain and Portugal
Chapter 8: Germany
Chapter 9: Other European Regions and the Mediterranean
Section III - Wine Regions of North America
Chapter 10: California
Chapter 11: Washington and Oregon
Chapter 12: New York, Canada, and Other North American Regions
Section IV - Wine Regions of the Southern Hemisphere
Chapter 13: Australia and New Zealand
Chapter 14: Chile and Argentina
Chapter 15: South Africa
Section V - The Business of Wine
Chapter 16: Selling and Serving Wines
Chapter 17: Developing and Managing a Wine List
Chapter 18: Buying and Cellaring Wines |
