Grossman's Guide to Wines, Beers, and Spirits
by Grossman, Harold J.; Lembeck, HarrietEdition: 7th
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 1991-01-16
Publisher(s): Wiley
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Summary
Turn to Grossman's Guide to Wines, Beers, and Spirits for quick answers to your questions about any alcoholic beverage and for insights into the history and origins of liquor. Whether you're looking for technical advice or interesting conversation pieces, this resource is sure to meet all of your needs.
Author Biography
Harriet Lembeck was a student and protege of Harold J. Grossman Harold J. Grossman, who died in 1967, was long recognized as one of America's leading authorities on alcoholic beverages
Table of Contents
| Preface | p. vii |
| A Tribute | p. viii |
| Foreword | p. ix |
| Acknowledgments to the Sixth Edition | p. xi |
| Acknowledgments to the Seventh Edition | p. xvi |
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| Definitions | p. 4 |
| Fermentation | p. 10 |
| Wine in General | p. 13 |
| The Wines of France | p. 25 |
| The Wines of Italy | p. 91 |
| The Wines of Germany | p. 116 |
| The Wines of Spain | p. 133 |
| The Wines of Portugal | p. 150 |
| Other Wines of Europe | p. 165 |
| The Wines of the United States | p. 189 |
| Other Wines of the Americas | p. 240 |
| The Wines of the Middle East and Africa | p. 253 |
| The Wines of Australia, New Zealand, and the Far East | p. 265 |
| Aromatized Wines | p. 274 |
| Specialty Wines | p. 280 |
| Beers and Ales | p. 285 |
| Distilled Spirits in General | p. 303 |
| Brandies | p. 311 |
| Whiskies | p. 325 |
| Vodkas | p. 346 |
| Gins | p. 350 |
| Rums | p. 357 |
| Other Spirits | p. 365 |
| Liqueurs and Cordials | p. 371 |
| Cocktails and Other Mixed Drinks | p. 383 |
| Menu and Wine List Making | p. 411 |
| Beverage Service | p. 422 |
| Bar Operation | p. 438 |
| Purchasing | p. 448 |
| Storage and Cellar Treatment | p. 457 |
| Merchandising | p. 464 |
| Beverage Control | p. 483 |
| Regulatory Bodies and Laws | p. 500 |
| Summary | p. 506 |
| Appendices | |
| Quick Guide to Wines and Spirits | p. 509 |
| Vintage Information-France, Italy, Germany, Portugal, and the United States | p. 526 |
| The Classified Growths of Bordeaux | p. 534 |
| Principal Vineyards of the Cote d'Or, Burgundy | p. 537 |
| D.O.C. Wines and Principal Grape Varieties of Italy | p. 543 |
| Principal German Wine Regions and Grape Varieties | p. 550 |
| Commercially Important Bonded Wineries and Bonded Wine Cellars of the United States | p. 554 |
| Explanation of Alcoholic Fermentation | p. 566 |
| Must Weight and Sugar Content Measurements | p. 570 |
| Caloric Values of Alcoholic Beverages | p. 571 |
| Temperature Conversions | p. 572 |
| Metric Conversions for Weights and Measures in the United States and England | p. 573 |
| Beverage Container Capacities | p. 576 |
| Vineyard and Winery Yields and Conversions | p. 578 |
| Comparison of U.S. Proof, British "Sikes," and Metric "Gay-Lussac" Tables of Alcoholic Strengths | p. 579 |
| U.S. Standards of Identity for Distilled Spirits | p. 580 |
| Production and Consumption of Wines, Beers, and Spirits | p. 584 |
| Customs Duties and Internal Revenue Taxes | p. 590 |
| Glossary | p. 595 |
| Bibliography | p. 605 |
| Aphorisms of Brillat-Savarin | p. 612 |
| Index | p. 613 |
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