{"product_id":"the-sommelier-prep-course-isbn-9781394277391","title":"The Sommelier Prep Course","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIllustrated, holistic introduction to wine, beer, and spirits, with information on raw materials, production, styles, regions, and more\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in plain language and heavily illustrated throughout, \u003ci\u003eThe Sommelier Prep Course\u003c\/i\u003e offers the best up-to-date information on wines, beers, and spirits from around the world, as well as fermented beverages such as sake, mead, and cider. Along with a history of each type of beverage, this book covers how these beverages are produced and manufactured, varieties and styles of these beverages, and food pairings. It includes detailed maps and figures to help the reader gain a better understanding. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book includes powerful study resources for students, including review questions, key terms, maps, sample wine labels, and a pronunciation guide with more than 1,200 terms. This updated and revised Second Edition includes new content on green agriculture and diverse soil types, specialty product techniques, European wine laws, additional tasting notes and historical context, and more. Developed based on curriculum from the author’s extensive instructive career at the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, \u003ci\u003eThe Sommelier Prep Course\u003c\/i\u003e includes information on:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe history of wine, important grape varieties, viniculture and viticulture, and a detailed breakdown of important wine producing countries throughout the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed breakdown of spirits and fermented beverages including beer and sake, covering production techniques, raw materials, major styles, and flavor profiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosting, pricing, merchandising, marketing, and storing wine, creating a balanced wine list, and table service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step guide to wine tasting and sensory analysis, as well as how to apply this in a professional setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeverage technical information and global diversity, and the often-asked questions about each type and variety of beverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor students in hospitality courses, professionals seeking certification, or anyone looking to better understand alcoholic beverages, \u003ci\u003eThe Sommelier Prep Course\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent, approachable learning resource to develop a strong foundation of knowledge regarding wine, beer, spirits, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Wine Basics: Fermentation, Grapes, and the Flavor of Wine 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 A Short History of Wine 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Viticulture: The Art and Science of Growing Grapes 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Viniculture: The Art and Science of Making Wine 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Wine Grape Varieties 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Food and Wine Pairing 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Wine Tasting and Sensory Analysis 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Applying Wine Analysis 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 The World of Wine: European and Non-European Wines 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 The Wines of France 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 The Wines of Italy 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 The Wines of Spain 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 The Wines of Germany 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 The Wines of Portugal 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 The Wines of Austria, Greece, Hungary, and Other European Regions 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 The Wines of the United States 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 The Wines of Australia 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 The Wines of New Zealand 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 The Wines of Chile 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 The Wines of Argentina 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 The Wines of South Africa 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Emerging Wine Regions Around the World 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Beer and Brewing 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Ales, Lagers, and Beer Styles 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Sake, Hard Cider, and Mead 405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Spirits and Distillation 415\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Important Styles of Spirits 423\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 Beverage Service and Storage 453\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 Beverage Sales and Wine Lists 469\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Answer Key 479\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eB Pronunciation Guide 483\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 497\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Gibson\u003c\/b\u003e serves as a product data lead for one of the largest alcohol distributors in the United States. He has held multiple positions in the beverage industry, including Lead Instructor for Wine \u0026amp; Spirits at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Scottsdale, Director of Operations for a boutique wine distributorship, Beverage Director at multiple establishments, and as a Brewmaster for several years. Mr. Gibson holds multiple wine \u0026amp; spirits certifications with organizations such as the Court of Master Sommeliers and the Society of Wine Educators.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIllustrated, holistic introduction to wine, beer, and spirits, with information on raw materials, production, styles, regions, and more\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in plain language and heavily illustrated throughout, \u003ci\u003eThe Sommelier Prep Course\u003c\/i\u003e offers the best up-to-date information on wines, beers, and spirits from around the world, as well as fermented beverages such as sake, mead, and cider. Along with a history of each type of beverage, this book covers how these beverages are produced and manufactured, varieties and styles of these beverages, and food pairings. It includes detailed maps and figures to help the reader gain a better understanding. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book includes powerful study resources for students, including review questions, key terms, maps, sample wine labels, and a pronunciation guide with more than 1,200 terms. This updated and revised Second Edition includes new content on green agriculture and diverse soil types, specialty product techniques, European wine laws, additional tasting notes and historical context, and more. 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