Understanding Wine

Understanding Wine

Winemaking is one of mankind’s most revered pursuits. The earliest evidence of the cultivation of grapes and the supervised fermentation of juices dates from 6000 B.C. In our modern culture, the production and consumption of wine has its own language that includes terms that may intimidate or confuse the newcomer. Understanding Wine provides a peerless quick reference to every aspect of the fundamentals of wine. Enjoy! Salut! Understanding Wine is intended as a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of wine production, wine types, wine tasting and all aspects of wine from the perspective of someone unfamiliar with wine. The guide is organized in a chronologiacl fashion, but ecah part of the Guide is intended as a free standing mini authority on the area or topic considered. In addition to information about how wines are made, there are a series of tips concerning wine selection, storage and the clean up in the event of wine spills. Basic wine terminology is also set out in alphabetical format.