{"product_id":"home-winemaking-for-dummies-isbn-9780470678954","title":"Home Winemaking For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn informative, fun guide to making your own wine\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIt's estimated that one million North Americans make their own wine. Relatively inexpensive to make (a homemade bottle costs from $2 to $4), a bottle with your own label (and grapes) is a fantasy even someone with modest aspirations can fulfill. Author Tim Patterson, an award-winning home winemaker, shows how it's possible for anyone to create a great wine. In \u003ci\u003eHome Winemaking For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, he discusses the art of winemaking from grape to bottle, including how to get the best grapes (and figure out how many you need); determine what equipment is required; select the right yeast and figure out if any other additives are needed; and store, age, and test wine. With detailed tips on creating many varieties -- from bold reds and demure whites to enchanting rosés and delightful sparkling wines -- this guide is your ultimate winemaking resource.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Motivations, Materials, and Methods 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Making Great Wine at Home 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Finding Good Grapes 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Provisioning Your Home Winery 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Obsessing over Temperature, Oxygen, and Sanitation 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Phases and Stages 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Sorting, Crushing, and Pressing 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Letting Yeast Do Its Thing: Fermentation 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Doing the Post-Fermentation Tango 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Aging and Blending 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Finishing and Bottling 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Storing, Serving, and Starting Over 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Deeper Into Reds 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: What’s Special about Red Wines? 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Bold Bordeaux Reds 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Ravishing Rhône Reds 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Handling the Hard Cases 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Up-and-Comers and Off-the-Radars 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Deeper Into Whites 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: What’s Special about White Wines? 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Fruity, Herbal Whites 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Aromatic Whites 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Beyond Red and White 289\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Thinking and Drinking Pink 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Dessert, Fortified, and Sparkling Wines 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 315\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten Mistakes Most Home Winemakers Make at Least Once 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten Ways To Save Money (and Make Better Wine) 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Differences between Wine(makers) and Beer(brewers) 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VII: Appendixes 329\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Glossary 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Conversions 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Resources 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix D: Sulfur Dioxide (SO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e) and pH 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 347\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTim Patterson\u003c\/b\u003e writes about wine and makes some of his own in Berkeley, California. He contributes the monthly \"Inquiring Winemaker\" column for the industry trade magazine\u003ci\u003e Wines \u0026amp; Vines,\u003c\/i\u003e digging into winemaking theories and techniques, and he covered home winemaking for several years in the pages of \u003ci\u003eWineMaker.\u003c\/i\u003e He has won dozens of Gold medals, Double Golds, and Best of Shows from amateur winemaking competitions in California.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster every step of the winemaking process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelect the perfect grapes for your wines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCraft a delicious range of red and white varietals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate sparkling, rosé, and dessert wines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnjoy making (and drinking) your own first-class wines\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaking high-quality wines is fun and easy. This must-have guide gives you easy-to-follow instructions in everything from selecting the right grapes and the proper equipment, to the crush and fermentation, to aging and bottling your wine. Award-winning home winemaker Tim Patterson provides tips on how to make every style of wine — red, white, dry, sweet, and bubbly. Soon, your family and friends will be toasting your delectable creations!  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEquip yourself\u003c\/b\u003e — get the tools you need and design a functional winery, no matter how small your space\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChoose great grapes\u003c\/b\u003e — explore your options, from fresh to frozen, and figure out the quantity you need\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMake reds that impress\u003c\/b\u003e — learn proven techniques for red wines, including bold Bordeaux and ravishing Rhône wines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCreate delicious whites\u003c\/b\u003e — make Chardonnays and Sauvignon Blancs like the professionals, thanks to expert advice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExplore other styles of wine\u003c\/b\u003e — think pink with refreshing rosé wines and indulge your sweet tooth with delicious dessert wines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAge your wine to perfection\u003c\/b\u003e — weigh the merits of storing your wine in glass or barrels, and calculate the ideal aging time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Tim Patterson is one of the best contemporary writers on wine in the United States. Reading\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHome Winemaking For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is the absolute best way to tackle the very satisfying process of making your own wine.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e— Karen MacNeil, author of\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Wine Bible\u003c\/b\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWinemaking hints and secrets from professional vintners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAffordable grape varieties that make tasty wine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to test and tweak your juice before fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe yeast strain that's right for your wine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMistakes to avoid and trouble-shooting tips\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMinor wines with major appeal\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhether to use American or French oak — or any oak at all\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e   \"Tim Patterson is one of the best contemporary writers on wine in the United States. His easy-to-read, engaging prose transforms even the most complicated aspect of making wine and makes it comfortable and understandable. Reading \u003ci\u003eHome Winemaking For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e -- like having Patterson by your side as a personal mentor-is the absolute best way to tackle the very satisfying process of making your own wine.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Karen MacNeil, Author, \u003ci\u003eThe Wine Bible \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"A thorough, practical, and entertaining guide, this text takes tips from the pros and brings common sense and approachability to the art of winemaking. Mr. Patterson's vast experience and contagious passion for the subject make \u003ci\u003eHome Winemaking For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e an enjoyable read while the format makes it an excellent reference and allows the reader to delve as deep into the subject matter as he or she wishes. Whether problem-solving or pursuing stylistic ideals Mr. Patterson holds the reader's hand when needed but still encourages creativity within safe boundaries. From sourcing fruit to healthy fermentation habits straight through aging, bottling, and even enjoying home-made wine this guide has you covered at every step - I even learned a few things myself! This book would be a welcome addition to any wine enthusiast's library and is equally accessible to novice and connoisseur.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Ondine Chattan, Winemaker, Geyser Peak Winery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"As a 20-year amateur winemaker with an addiction to winemaking books, I now have a new ‘go-to' book for my first reference! After the excellently accurate coverage of basic winemaking, Tim's tome takes the wonderful turn of emphasizing the subtle, and not-so subtle, differences that make the distinctions between the popular varietals - all in one place! \u003ci\u003eHome Winemaking For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is now prominently on my shelf \u003ci\u003ein front of\u003c\/i\u003e all the textbooks!\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Dave Lustig, President, Cellarmasters Home Wine Club Los Angeles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Tim Patterson is able to express his knowledge and passion of winemaking in a vey understandable, humorous, and practical way. If you follow the advice in this book, you will be able to produce wine that will likely be better than inexpensive commercial wine, and could be as good as any wine ever made. I applaud Tim's effort and wish this book was around when I started making wine.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Kent Rosenblum, Consultant Winemaker, Rosenblum Cellars, and former home winemaker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989368553701,"sku":"NP9780470678954","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470678954.jpg?v=1761783842","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/home-winemaking-for-dummies-isbn-9780470678954","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}