Appropriate for Beverage Management and Intro. to Wine courses within Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management departments.

This book is  intended for students of wine who are looking for a true professional understanding of the subject: one that includes the culture and context of humankind’s most civilized and important drink.

Appropriate for Beverage Management and Intro. to Wine courses within Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management departments.

This book is  intended for students of wine who are looking for a true professional understanding of the subject: one that includes the culture and context of humankind’s most civilized and important drink.

•      Taste centered - students learn about the fun and excitement of wine before they’re required to learn about the history, typologies and winemaking.  See Chapter 2.

•      Well written with clear examples

•      Author steers clear of lists (wine brands, distributors, drinks) and focuses on practical information to aid the learner in general wine knowledge

Introduction – What’s Wine                                                     

Chapter One: Why Study Wine?                                              

Chapter Two: How to Taste                                                    

Chapter Three: A Word About Alcohol                                   

Chapter Four: Standing in the Wine Shop Trying to Make Sense of it All              

Chapter Five: Varieties                                                

Chapter Six: Winemaking                                                         

Chapter Seven: Rights, Wrongs and Rituals                              

Chapter Eight: Wine, Food and Commerce                              

Afterword: Continuing Your Wine Education                

Beverage Management (Culinary Arts)
Introduction to Wines (Culinary Arts)
Introduction to Food and Beverage Service (Culinary Arts)

Lynn Hoffman currently teaches at the Wine School of Philadelphia and has written a weekly wine column for the Philadelphia Daily News and restaurant reviews for Philadelphia Magazine. He founded the world-renowned culinary arts program at Drexel University and has been a Scholar in Residence in Food and Culture for thirteen years. He is actively involved in the world of wine and spirits which include leading tastings for commercial client tasting.

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