Wine: An Introduction, New edition [Paperback]

Maynard A. Amerine (Author), Vernon L. Singleton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 15, 1977

The first edition of this book was the winner of the Wine and Food Society André Simon Prize for the best contribution, in English, to the literature of gastronomy, in 1965. For this revised edition the authors have included up-to-date statistical information and new material on grape growing and wine making techniques, reflecting the ever increasing importance of wine in American life.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: University of California Press; Revised edition (November 15, 1977)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0520032020
• ISBN-13: 978-0520032026
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #261,035 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Wine is an excellent introduction and reference, February 11, 2008

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This review is from: Wine: An Introduction, New edition (Paperback)

I first encountered Wine An Introduction in the introductory Viticulture and Enology course at the University of California at Davis. This book was the text for the course, and it provided an excellent reference.

I recently renewed my connection with Wine as my daughter reached her 21st birthday and entered the world of wine tasting. The second edition provides important updates to near-contemporary level, so its content is very useful today.

The information is very practical. I was in a restaurant in Canada where only French wines were served, and I appreciated the familiarity with those offerings provided with this book. The vocabulary and understanding provided make possible rewarding and fairly technical discussions with grape growing and winemaking personnel throughout the industry. Having read this book, I have found a casual enjoyment of wine is taken to the next level. A very satisfactory read.