Product Description

About Wine is a unique resource designed for those who require practical information on how to manage wine and wine sales for restaurants and the hospitality business. Unlike other texts on this subject, this text seeks first to give the reader background information on the origins of wine and how it is produced, and then builds upon this knowledge with information on the wine producing regions of the United States and the World. The numerous variations of wine produced in Europe, North America, and the Southern Hemisphere are presented. Special features of the text include detailed color diagrams and photographs, and useful appendices designed for use as a quick reference or a starting place for more research on topics of interest.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #314501 in Books
• Published on: 2006-06-23
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 592 pages

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About the Author
A veteran of more than 25 vintages in the wine business, J. Patrick Henderson is currently Senior Winemaker at Kenwood Vineyards in California¿s Sonoma Valley. In addition to his work at Kenwood, he is also an instructor at Santa Rosa Junior College where he has taught hundreds of students the fine points of wine and the craft of winemaking since 1991. A graduate of the Viticulture and Enology program at the University of California at Davis, Mr. Henderson is also a member of The American Society for Enology and Viticulture as well as the Society of Wine Educators.

Dellie Rex has been in the wine business for over 25 years. She worked independently as President of Rex Associates, a regional marketing company for wineries and importers of fine wine. Currently, she is a member of the Society of Wine Educators and of La Commanderie de Bordeaux, an honorary society for wine connoisseurs. She serves on the Board of the Elizabeth Bishop Wine Resource Center in Boston. In 1999, Boston Magazine listed Dellie Rex as One of the Fifty Most Intriguing Women in New England, dubbing her "the wine expert's wine expert." In the summer of 2005, Ms. Rex came to the New England Culinary Institute as a wine instructor. She teaches in the Hotel & Restaurant Management program; Culinary Arts Associates Degree Program; and Baking & Pastry programs.

Customer Reviews

Great for all beginners!
This is a great resource for the beginning wine lover. Not just culinary students, but average consumers can learn a lot. It's written intelligently at a basic level and is very complete.

Wine Lovers Must!!!
Not only is this a wonderful title for those who want to learn more about wine from every angle, it is endorced by the American Culinary Federation Foundation! This goes into depth about everything from the vineyard to the business of wine to wine tasting. It's a full color text, good quality paper and binding, and a nice layout. If you're at all intereseted in learning about wine, or even brushing up on it, this is for you!

A Simple read with a pleasant bouquet
Needed for school, but enjoyed in spite of that fact.