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Title: Understanding Wine Technology: The Scienceof Wine Explained, New Edition
ISBN: 1891267914
Author:
David Bird
Publicate Date: 2005-07-01
Publish: 2005-07-01
List Price: $39.95
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Format: Paperback
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1: Great Wine tech book
I purchased this book for a course I will take in winemaking and finished the book before the class started. Good layman's description of the art and technology of wine making for the beginner winemaker who wants to start learning more than just hobbyist level.
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2: Great introduction to wine production for the beginner.
This book is a great introduction to wine science for the non-scientist. It is well written and thorough. While it's not a book for someone who's looking for information on how to troubleshoot problems in the winery or find answers to exactly what kind of equipment would be best for their unique situation, it does explain many different types of equipment, wine-making techniques, and the science behind the process. It is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in working in or starting up a winery.
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3: This Book Is FILLED With Errors!
This book is filled with misleading technical information. I am an enologist, and would NOT recommend it for anyone seriously interested in wine making. Wine textbooks may be more expensive, but they are comprehensive and present the correct, full, scientific information.
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4: Winemaking for non-Winemakers
Contrary to popular belief, this is not a winemaking textbook, rather it is a great look into the process of winemaking as it would pertain to a wine industry employee or wine expert. Anyone seriously trying to make wine should either view 'From Vines to Wines' by Jeff Cox (for home winemakers) or attend UC Davis (for large scale winemakers).
As a Master of Wine student, I have found this to be a great addition to my wine library. Paired with the Oxford Wine Companion and Halliday's 'The Art and Science of Wine' this makes for a solid read.
Pros: beautiful diagrams, great writing, wonderful knowledge
Cons: some topics lack depth, paperback
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5: Great basic introductory book
Excellent book, covers a very good breadth of topics including many that my other books don't cover. Not extremely in-depth, but it covers the topic completely. I would highly recommend it.
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