Wine Microbiology: Practical Applications and Procedures [Hardcover]

Kenneth C. Fugelsang (Author), Charles G. Edwards (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 14, 2006 | ISBN-10: 038733341X | ISBN-13: 978-0387333410 | Edition: 2nd

Winemaking from the vineyard to shipment of the bottled product is a series of challenges for winemaking staff. The introductory narrative of this book is designed to be an overview, from the wine microbiologist’s point of view, of those critical junctures in the process (CCPs) that are of concern in wine quality as well as intervention/control programs to address them. The second edition of Wine Microbiology builds upon the foundation of its highly successful predecessor with emphasis on modern molecular methods. It has been revised and updated with recent data and conclusions in all chapters.

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"This second edition takes into account the tremendous increase in the amount of information that has become available since the publication of the first edition. … Given that the authors are authorities in their field, this book is self recommending." (Wine East, 2007)

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Since publication of the first edition of Wine Microbiology in 1997, the volume of new information and concepts has dramatically increased. Even with the tremendous increase in available information, a comprehensive understanding regarding the role of individual microorganisms towards wine quality as well as the impact of complicated interactions between microorganisms and processing techniques is lacking.

Wine Microbiology, Second Edition, fills this void. Like the first edition, the book addresses real world problems such as characterization and enumeration of yeast, bacteria and molds common to juice and wine environments and their impact on wine quality and stability. In addition, the potential of solving processing problems through rapid, real-time molecular methods and new applications for using starter cultures of non-Saccharomyces yeast are discussed. The book is a great resource for professionals and students in the field of enology and viticulture.

About the Authors:

Kenneth C. Fugelsang has been associated with California State University (Fresno) since 1970 and is now wine master and professor of enology. He is an author of 12 books and over 100 technical papers and presentations.

Charles G. Edwards has been a professor with the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Washington State University since 1989. He has authored over 150 technical papers and presentations and is author of the book Illustrated Guide to Microbes and Sediments in Wine, Beer, and Juice.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 416 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 2nd edition (November 14, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 038733341X
• ISBN-13: 978-0387333410
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #779,250 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Wine Microbiology: Practical Applications and Procedures (Hardcover)

This is a really great book. Great introduction for professionals or amateurs. Contains alot of good general info., with a good list of references to move on from here. The bulk of the book is probably easy enough to understand for most readers, but also contains a good amount of technical info., especially on the isolation and culturing of different organisms