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Bill Smith's introduction to winemaking happened when he worked in California, where he visited wineries in the Napa Valley. Back in England, he became a keen amateur winemaker. Adapting his skills as a research scientist in anaerobic fermentation to winemaking, the author soon became a prize-winner at shows, furthering his interest in the hobby by becoming a National Wine Judge He wrote this book for winemakers at all levels; all aspects of home winemaking are discussed from the basic equipment to the Wine Clubs that are the backbone of this widespread hobby. It gives the author's own views on methods that will improve on standard winemaking techniques and concludes with a selection of over fifty recipes from him and his winemaking friends.

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Introduction. Basic Equipment. How Wine Is Made. Winemaking Additives. From Racking to Bottling. Ingredients and How To Use Them. Recipe Design. Versatile Wines. Sparkling Wines. Oak. When Things Go Wrong. The Commercial As A Standard. Wine Clubs and Wine Talks. Wine Shows and Competitions. Selection of Recipes. Index.

Making Award Winning Wines at Home: Professional

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      Publisher Amateur Winemaker
      Published 8 May 2014
      ISBN-13 9781854862686
      978-1854862686
      ISBN-10 1854862685
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Bill Smith's introduction to winemaking happened when he worked in California, where he visited wineries in the Napa Valley. Back in England, he became a keen amateur winemaker. Adapting his skills as a research scientist in anaerobic fermentation to winemaking, the author soon became a prize-winner at shows, furthering his interest in the hobby by becoming a National Wine Judge He wrote this book for winemakers at all levels; all aspects of home winemaking are discussed from the basic equipment to the Wine Clubs that are the backbone of this widespread hobby. It gives the author's own views on methods that will improve on standard winemaking techniques and concludes with a selection of over fifty recipes from him and his winemaking friends.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction. Basic Equipment. How Wine Is Made. Winemaking Additives. From Racking to Bottling. Ingredients and How To Use Them. Recipe Design. Versatile Wines. Sparkling Wines. Oak. When Things Go Wrong. The Commercial As A Standard. Wine Clubs and Wine Talks. Wine Shows and Competitions. Selection of Recipes. Index.

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