Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #400218 in Books
• Published on: 1985-07
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 289 pages

From Library Journal
A research chemist who has been active in the wine industry for many years, Jackisch is also a writer and senior editor of Wine magazine. Aiming at the amateur winemaker, he discusses grapes, wine composition, equipment and materials, microorganisms, and fermentation. In discussing cellar operations, he offers sound advice on methods for problem prevention, aging, blending, and laboratory analysis. He also covers competitions, record keeping, sensory evaluations, vinegars, and sources of supplies and additional information. Offering up-to-date, clear explanations of methods, rather than detailed ``how to'' guidance, Jackisch's book will be popular with small-quantity winemakers and anyone considering making wine. Carolyn I. Alexander, USACDEC Technical Information Ctr., Fort Ord., Cal.
Copyright 1985 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Customer Reviews

Modern Winemaking
EXCELLENT book. I have been making wine for 6 years and this has been the most informative, precise book I have ever come across. It includes everything you need to know to make perfect wines. It also has great tips on growing grapes. This is definitely the bible of winemaking!

The handbook on winemaking
I was first reluctant to purchase this book until I read the contents of the index off the website. It had information I was looking for concerning certain types of grapes that was particularly hard for me to find elsewhere. When I got the book I was surprised to find out that it is a complete front to back wonder. It has so much information packed inside that you wouldnt believe. From what type of grapes to use for a particular kind of wine to formulas for what type of additives you need. This book is AWESOME to say the least. I have been making wine my whole childhood and learned alot from this book already.....A+ !

Nice Technical Manual
An excellent technical manual, or guide for someone desiring to set up a small commercial winery, but not for the beginner or aspiring home wine maker. There are several other books available on the topic of home wine making which cover the basics and have excellent recipes to get started. This book does cover the complete gamut of wine making from grape varieties, their attributes, and how they are grown, to the fermenting, all of the equipment and chemicals used in commercial wine making, aging, bottling, and storage.