Techniques in Home Winemaking - by Daniel Pambianchi (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

This updated edition of the bestselling Techniques in Home Winemaking is the comprehensive guide for beginners and advanced winemakers looking for the latest techniques in premium wine production. From choosing the raw material--concentrate, juice or grapes--to bottling, this book provides detailed instructions on selecting and using equipment, determining the best material for specific wine styles, and analyzing wine to monitor and control quality. Features: - A troubleshooting guide that addresses all varieties of problems; - Detailed instructions on making Pinot Noir, traditional method, sparkling wine, Port, and Icewine-style wines; - Easy-to-read charts and tables; - Detailed index

Review Quotes

"Flow charts and clearly organized chapters make for an in-depth reference work." --Time Magazine

"There's in-depth detail here that I have previously seen only in professional texts . . . I just wish Daniel Pambianchi's book was available when I was just starting out as a winemaker . . . it could have saved me a lot of trial and error along the way!" --Thomas Bachelder, winemaker, Lemelson Winery

About the Author

Daniel Pambianchi is the founder and CEO of Cadenza Wines Inc., a small commercial winery in Ontario that produces a wide range of premium wines. He is a regular columnist and the technical editor for WineMaker magazine. He lives in Montreal, Quebec.