Bill Smith's introduction to winemaking happened when he worked in California, where he visited wineries in the Napa Valley. Back in England, he became a keen amateur winemaker. Adapting his skills as a research scientist in anaerobic fermentation to winemaking, the author soon became a prize-winner at shows, furthering his interest in the hobby by becoming a National Wine Judge He wrote this book for winemakers at all levels; all aspects of home winemaking are discussed from the basic equipment to the Wine Clubs that are the backbone of this widespread hobby. It gives the author's own views on methods that will improve on standard winemaking techniques and concludes with a selection of over fifty recipes from him and his winemaking friends.
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An experienced wine maker and judge draws on his life's work and the work of commercial vintners to give his views of methods that will improve on standard winemaking techniques.
Introduction. Basic Equipment. How Wine Is Made. Winemaking Additives. From Racking to Bottling. Ingredients and How To Use Them. Recipe Design. Versatile Wines. Sparkling Wines. Oak. When Things Go Wrong. The Commercial As A Standard. Wine Clubs and Wine Talks. Wine Shows and Competitions. Selection of Recipes. Index.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781854862686
Publisert
2014-05-08
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Amateur Winemaker
Høyde
230 mm
Bredde
150 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
118

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Biographical note

Bill Smith is a member of Booker Wine Circle in High Wycombe and also a smaller group of enthusiasts called Chilterns Masters Wine Circle. Both circles are part of the Federation of Chilterns and Mid-Thames Wine Guilds. Bill is also a member of the National Guild of Amateur Wine and Beer Judges. As a competitor and a judge, he is involved in wine shows all the way from the local wine clubs, village horticultural shows, Federation and country shows, to the annual show of the National Association of Wine and Beermakers.