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More About This Title The Sommelier Prep Course: An Introduction to the Wines, Beers, and Spirits of the World
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The Sommelier Prep Course is the ultimate resource for any aspiring sommelier, bartender, or serious wine lover. It includes sections on viniculture and viticulture, Old World and New World wines, beer and other fermented beverages, and all varieties of spirits. Review questions, key terms, a pronunciation guide, maps, and even sample wine labels provide invaluable test prep information for acing the major sommelier certification exams.
For each type of beverage, author Michael Gibson covers the essential history, manufacturing information, varieties available, and tasting and pairing information. He also includes sections on service, storage, and wine list preparation for a full understanding of every aspect of beverage service.
• An ideal test prep resource for anyone studying for certification by The Court of Master Sommeliers, The Society of Wine Educators, or The International Sommelier Guild
• An excellent introduction to wine and beverages for bartenders, beverage enthusiasts, and students
• Based on education materials developed by the author for his culinary and hospitality students at the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Scottsdale
With concise, accessible information from an expert sommelier, this is the most complete guide available to all the wines, beers, and spirits of the world.
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MICHAEL GIBSON is lead instructor for wine and spirits at the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Scottsdale. He is a certified specialist of wine with the Society of Wine Educators and a certified sommelier with the American Chapter of the Court of Master Sommeliers. He also works in the beverage industry as the director of operations for a wine and spirits distributor.
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Preface vii
1 Wine Basics: Fermentation, Grapes, and the Flavor of Wine 1
2 A Short History of Wine 13
3 Viticulture: The Art and Science of Growing Grapes 29
4 Viniculture: The Art and Science of Making Wine 45
5 Wine Grape Varieties 65
6 Food and Wine Pairing 83
7 Wine Tasting and Sensory Analysis 91
8 Applying Wine Analysis 111
9 The Wines of France 119
10 The Wines of Italy 169
11 The Wines of Spain 199
12 The Wines of Germany 219
13 The Wines of Portugal 235
14 The Wines of Austria, Hungary, Greece, and Other European Regions 249
15 The Old World and the New World of Wine 265
16 The Wines of the United States 271
17 The Wines of Australia 301
18 The Wines of New Zealand 315
19 The Wines of South Africa 323
20 The Wines of Chile 331
21 The Wines of Argentina 339
22 Emerging Wine Regions Around the World 345
23 Beer and the Brewing Process 353
24 Ales, Lagers, and Beer Styles 361
25 Saké, Mead, and Cider 371
26 Spirits and Distillation 379
27 Important Styles of Spirits 385
28 Beverage Service and Storage 405
29 Beverage Sales and Wine Lists 421
APPENDICES
A Answer Key 431
B Pronunciation Guide 435
C Important Spirit Brands/Distillers 449
D Additional Resources 451
Index 453
