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Informationen zum Autor Keith Grainger is a wine tutor and presenter. He was one of the founder members of the Association of Wine Educators. He is author of Grapewine - the first structured distance learning wine course. His previous books for Wiley are 'Wine Production - Vine to Bottle' and 'Wine Quality - Tasting and Selection, which won the Gourmand Award for Best Wine Education Book in the World. Hazel Tattersall runs wine courses, day schools and tutored tastings for professional and consumer groups. With a background in food and beverage education, and as an accredited WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) tutor, she offers tailor-made training for hotel and restaurant staff at all levels. Klappentext Since the publication of Wine Production: Vine to Bottle (2005) and Wine Quality: Tasting and Selection (2009), there has been a great deal of change in the wine industry, and the perceptions of critics and expectations of consumers have shifted. Wine Production and Quality, Second Edition brings together its two predecessors in one updated and considerably expanded volume.This comprehensive guide explores the techniques of wine production in the vineyard and winery, and considers their impact upon the taste, style and quality of wine in the bottle. Part 1 of the book provides a structured yet easily readable understanding of wine production, from vine to bottle. The impact of natural factors, including climate and soil, is considered, together with the decisions made and work undertaken in the vineyard and winery. Part 2 looks at quality in wines: the concepts and techniques of tasting are detailed, along with the challenges in recognising and assessing quality. Also discussed are the steps producers may take, and the limitations they may face, in creating quality wines.The book will prove valuable to beverage industry professionals, wine trade students, wine merchants, sommeliers, restaurateurs , and wine lovers as well as those entering (or thinking of entering) the highly competitive world of wine production. Zusammenfassung Gourmand Award for the No. 1 Best Wine Book in the World for Professionals Since the publication of Wine Production: Vine to Bottle (2005) and Wine Quality: Tasting and Selection (2009), there has been a great deal of change in the wine industry, and the perceptions of critics and expectations of consumers have shifted. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface, xv Preface, xv Acknowledgements, xvii Part 1¿Introduction to Part 1 - Wine Production, 1 Chapter 1¿Viticulture - the basics, 5 1.1 The grape vine, 5 1.2 Grape varieties, 6 1.3 The structure of the grape berry, 7 1.3.1 Stalks, 7 1.3.2 Skins, 8 1.3.3 Yeasts, 9 1.3.4 Pulp, 9 1.3.5 Pips, 10 1.4 Crossings, hybrids, clonal and massal selection, 10 1.4.1 Crossings, 10 1.4.2 Hybrids, 11 1.4.3 Clones and massal selection, 11 1.5 Grafting, 11 1.6 Phylloxera vastatrix, 12 1.7 Rootstocks, 13 1.8 The life of the vine, 15 Chapter 2¿Climate, 16 2.1 World climate classifications, 16 2.2 Climatic requirements of the grape vine, 17 2.2.1 Sunshine, 17 2.2.2 Warmth, 17 2.2.3 Cold winter, 17 2.2.4 Rainfall, 18 2.3 Climatic enemies of the grape vine, 18 2.3.1 Frost, 18 2.3.2 Hail, 19 2.3.3 Strong winds, 20 2.3.4 Excessive heat, 21 2.3.5 Drought, 21 2.4 Mesoclimate and microclimate, 22 2.4.1 Water, 22 2.4.2 Altitude, 22 2.4.3 Aspect, 22 2.4.4 Woods and trees, 23 2.5 The concept of degree days, 23 2.6 Impact of climate, 24 2.7 Weather, 25 2.8 Climate Change, 25 Chapter 3¿Soil, 28 3.1 Soil requirements of the grape vine, 28 3.1. Good drainage, 31 3.1.2 Fertility, 31 3.1.3 Nutri...
