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Book SynopsisSparkling wines, or champagnes, are synonymous with celebration and happiness. These festive wines have a charm and attraction all their own. The authors have spent decades exploring the techniques of sparkling wine production and discovering the secrets of producing champagne-like wine of superb quality. For any winemaker to be able to produce his or her own sparkling wine is one-upmanship to the nth degree! Yet it is perfectly possible. In this revised and updated edition, the authors share their expertise with you, and whether you are a beginner or an experienced winemaker, you will find this book contains all the information necessary to make your own sparkling wines.
Table of ContentsWhy Make Sparkling Wines? Champagne. Other Sparkling Wines. Bottles and Closures. Ingredients to Use. The Basic Wine. Recipes; Racking, Clarification and Assessment. Adjusting Sugar Content. Bottle Fermentation. Maturing. Shaking Dow the Yeast. Disgorging and Sweetening. Tank Method. Tasting. Serving.
