Wine Science, Third Edition, covers the three pillars of wine science - grape culture, wine production, and sensory evaluation. It takes readers on a scientific tour into the world of wine by detailing the latest discoveries in this exciting industry.
From grape anatomy to wine and health, this book includes coverage of material not found in other enology or viticulture texts including details on cork and oak, specialized wine making procedures, and historical origins of procedures. Author Ronald Jackson uniquely breaks down sophisticated techniques, allowing the reader to easily understand wine science processes.
This updated edition covers the chemistry of red wine color, origin of grape varietyies, wine language, significance of color and other biasing factors to wine perception, various meanings and significance of wine oxidation. It includes significant additional coverage on brandy and ice wine production as well as new illustrations and color photos.
This book is recommended for grape growers, fermentation technologists; students of enology and viticulture, enologists, and viticulturalists.
Wine Science : Principles and Applications
Description
Table of Contents
Ch. 1: Introduction
Ch. 2: Grapevine Origin, Breeding and Cultivars
Ch. 3: Grapevine Structure and Function
Ch. 4: Vineyard Practice
Ch. 5: Site Selection and Climate
Ch. 6: Chemical Constituents of Grapes and Wine
Ch. 7: Fermentation
Ch. 8: Post Fermentation Treatment and Processing
Ch. 9: Some Specific and Unique Wine Styles
Ch.10: Wine Laws, Authentication and Geography
Ch.11: Perception Assessment and Appreciation
ch.12: Wine, Health and Food
Author Description
Ron Jackson received the bachelor's and master's degree from Queen's University and the doctrine from the University of Toronto. His time in Vineland, Ontario, and subsequently at Cornell University redirected his interest in plant disease toward viticulture and enology. As part of his regular teaching duties at Brandon University, he developed the first wine technology course in Canada. For many years he was a technical advisor to the Manitoba Liquor Control Commission, developed sensory tests to assess the tasting skills of members of its Sensory Panel, and was a member of its External Tasting Panel. He is also the author of Conserve Water, Drink Wine and several technical reviews. Dr. Jackson has resigned from his position as a professor and the chair of the Botany Department at Brandon University to concentrate on writing. He is allied with the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute, Brock University.