Modern Winemaking [Hardcover]

Philip Jackisch (Author)

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A research chemist who has been active in the wine industry for many years, Jackisch is also a writer and senior editor of Wine magazine. Aiming at the amateur winemaker, he discusses grapes, wine composition, equipment and materials, microorganisms, and fermentation. In discussing cellar operations, he offers sound advice on methods for problem prevention, aging, blending, and laboratory analysis. He also covers competitions, record keeping, sensory evaluations, vinegars, and sources of supplies and additional information. Offering up-to-date, clear explanations of methods, rather than detailed ``how to'' guidance, Jackisch's book will be popular with small-quantity winemakers and anyone considering making wine. Carolyn I. Alexander, USACDEC Technical Information Ctr., Fort Ord., Cal.
Copyright 1985 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 289 pages
• Publisher: Cornell University Press (December 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801414555
• ISBN-13: 978-0801414558
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #392,168 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good as a reference, April 22, 2003

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Timothy Farnsworth (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Modern Winemaking (Hardcover)

Modern Winemaking has quite a bit of useful information, and it's well-written and informative. However, this is not a book for beginning home winemakers. Jackisch spends a lot of time on the chemistry of wine (an important topic) but comes up short in practical suggestions, sensory evaluation, equipment choices, and other important areas. That said, if you're looking for more advanced info on wine chemistry than can be found in the introductory books, by all means give this book a try.

PS: UC Davis Enology dept. has an EXCELLENT .pdf book available for free download. Don't miss it.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A serious book for the serious home winemaker, June 16, 2001

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Jack B. Keller, Jr. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Modern Winemaking (Hardcover)

This is a serious book for the serious home winemaker. It is the first book I recommend whenever anyone asks for a book that can take them beyond basic winemaking into advanced understanding and techniques. If you really want to understand what happens to grapes as their juice reacts to their solids, is acted upon by yeast and their enzymes, is subjected to finings, filters and various gases, and is influenced by oak, age and temperatures, then Philip Jackisch wrote the book you need.

This is not a "how-to" book on winemaking, but rather a detailed, logical and systematic examination of a product and the dozens of processes that produce it. While heavier on chemistry than many might be comfortable with, Jackisch is, after all, a chemist and thus we both forgive him and thank him for this. Even those who cannot follow the chemistry with ease will nonetheless appreciate the results of the processes described and recognize how complex this stuff we call wine really is. For those schooled in the science, Jackisch's explanations will fall into place like pieces of a puzzle. Both kinds of readers will benefit in more ways than I can list.

If a friend or a loved one makes wine, this book would make a great gift. If the winemaker is you, it makes a great self-indulgence. I can't recommend it enough.

28 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Modern Winemaking by Philip Jackisch, February 14, 2000

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Eugene R Fiorot JR (New York USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Modern Winemaking (Hardcover)

No serious amateur winemaker should be without this book. The best book in my library. This book is divided into chapters that has information organized in a logical manner. The procedures, practices, and the theorys are stated clearly. While far from being a cookbook, a amateur with some experience will benefit from many of the alternative methods presented. It will give the experienced amateur who has already established sound scientific winemaking methods the courage practice the many facets of the art of winemaking.