Wine Analysis and Production

摘要: Winemaking as a form of food preseIVation is old civilization. Wine has been an integral component people's daily diet since its discovery and also played important role in the development society, reli­ gion, culture. We are currently drinking best wines ever produced. able to do this because our increased understanding grape growing, biochemistry microbiology fermentation, use ad­ vanced technology production, ability measure various major minor components that comprise fascinating beverage. Historically, winemakers succeeded with slow but gradual improvements brought about by combinations folklore, obseIVation, luck. How­ ever, they had monumental failures resulting necessity dis­ pose wine or convert it into distilled spirits vinegar. It was assumed even most marginally drinkable could be marketed. This not case for modern producers. The costs grapes, used oak barrels, corks, bottling equipment, etc. , have in­ creased dramatically continue rise. Consumers now accustomed supplies inexpensive high-quality varietals blends; con­ tinue demand better. Modern rely on basic science xvi Preface xvii systematic application their art produce products pleasing increasingly knowledgeable consumer base enjoys part civilized society.