The Sommelier Prep Course: An Introduction to the Wines, Beers, and Spirits of the World (Paperback, 2)

Preface vii

About the Companion Website ix

1 Wine Basics: Fermentation, Grapes, and the Flavor of Wine 1

2 A Short History of Wine 13

3 Viticulture: The Art and Science of Growing Grapes 31

4 Viniculture: The Art and Science of Making Wine 47

5 Wine Grape Varieties 69

6 Food and Wine Pairing 87

7 Wine Tasting and Sensory Analysis 95

8 Applying Wine Analysis 117

9 The World of Wine: European and Non-European Wines 125

10 The Wines of France 131

11 The Wines of Italy 187

12 The Wines of Spain 225

13 The Wines of Germany 247

14 The Wines of Portugal 263

15 The Wines of Austria, Greece, Hungary, and Other European Regions 277

16 The Wines of the United States 295

17 The Wines of Australia 327

18 The Wines of New Zealand 343

19 The Wines of Chile 351

20 The Wines of Argentina 359

21 The Wines of South Africa 367

22 Emerging Wine Regions Around the World 375

23 Beer and Brewing 385

24 Ales, Lagers, and Beer Styles 393

25 Sake, Hard Cider, and Mead 405

26 Spirits and Distillation 415

27 Important Styles of Spirits 423

28 Beverage Service and Storage 453

29 Beverage Sales and Wine Lists 469

Appendices

A Answer Key 479

B Pronunciation Guide 483

Index 497

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