The Sommelier Prep Course: An Introduction to the Wines, Beers, and Spirits of the World

The Sommelier Prep Course: An Introduction to the Wines, Beers, and Spirits of the World
	Contents
	Preface
	Chapter 1: Wine Basics: Fermentation, Grapes, and the Flavor of Wine
		What Is Wine?
		Why Is Wine Made from Grapes?
		Characteristics of the Wine Grape
		Why Does My Wine Taste Like This?
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Key Terms
	Chapter 2: A Short History of Wine
		The Ancient World
		The Modern World
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Key Terms
	Chapter 3: Viticulture: The Art and Science of Growing Grapes
		Vitis vinifera: The Wine Grape Vine
		Agricultural Decisions and Practices
		Terroir: The Taste of a Place
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Key Terms
	Chapter 4: Viniculture: The Art and Science of Making Wine
		Table Wine Production
		Sparkling Wine Production
		Fortified, Semisweet, Sweet, and Dessert Wine Production
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Key Terms
	Chapter 5: Wine Grape Varieties
		International Grape Varieties
		Other Important Grape Varieties
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Key Terms
	Chapter 6: Food and Wine Pairing
		Pairing Guidelines
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Tasting Exercise
		Key Terms
	Chapter 7: Wine Tasting and Sensory Analysis
		Wine Tasting Basics
		Types of Wine Tastings
		Analyzing Wine with Your Eyes
		Analyzing Wine with Your Nose
		Analyzing Wine with Your Palate
		Summary
		Tasting Sheet
		Review Questions
		Key Terms
	Chapter 8: Applying Wine Analysis
		Determining Age
		Determining Climate
		Determining Grape Varieties
		Determining Quality Level
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Key Terms
	Chapter 9: The Wines of France
		The History and Importance of French Wine
		The Climate Zones of France
		French Wine Laws
		FRANCE’S CLASSIC WINE REGIONS -  Bordeaux: The World’s Most Successful Region
		Burgundy: Obsessed with Terroir
		The Rhône: The Original Classic Region
		Champagne: The Wine of Kings
		The Loire Valley: Variety Is the Spice of Life
		Alsace: The Exception
		Other French Regions of Note
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Key Terms
	Chapter 10: The Wines of Italy
		The History and Importance of Italian Wine and Winemaking
		Italian Wine Laws
		Zones of Italian Wine Production
		Piedmont: The Foot of the Mountain
		Tuscany: Tradition and Innovation
		Veneto: The Heart of the Northeast
		Other Italian Regions of Note
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Key Terms
	Chapter 11: The Wines of Spain
		Spain: Ancient Tradition and Modern Attitude
		Wine Laws of Spain
		Important Grapes of Spain
		and Important Regions
		Rioja: Spain’s Most Famous Wine
		Other Spanish Regions of Note
		Sherry: The World’s Greatest Wine Value
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Key Terms
	Chapter 12: The Wines of Germany
		Germany: The Battle for Ripeness
		Wine Laws of Germany
		Important Grapes of Germany
		Terroir and Important Regions
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Key Terms
	Chapter 13: The Wines of Portugal
		Portugal: Ancient Tradition and Bright Future
		Wine Laws of Portugal
		Important Grapes of Portugal
		Terroir and Important Regions
		Port: The World’s Most Classic Dessert Wine
		Madeira: Cooked Wine
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Key Terms
	Chapter 14: The Wines of Austria, Hungary, Greece, and Other European Regions
		Austria
		Hungary
		Greece
		Other European Regions of Note
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Key Terms
	Chapter 15: The Old World and the New World of Wine
		Old World versus New World
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Key Terms
	Chapter 16: The Wines of the United States
		The United States: Land of Potential
		California: The Golden State
		Oregon: America’s Top Cool-Climate Region
		Washington: New Kid on the Block
		Other Important Wine States
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Key Terms
	Chapter 17: The Wines of Australia
		Australia: The Land Down Under
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Key Terms
	Chapter 18: The Wines of New Zealand
		New Zealand: An Island Nation
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Key Terms
	Chapter 19: The Wines of South Africa
		South Africa: A Region Reborn
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Key Terms
	Chapter 20: The Wines of Chile
		Chile: Land of Isolation
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Key Terms
	Chapter 21: The Wines of Argentina
		Argentina: The Sleeping Giant
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Key Terms
	Chapter 22: Emerging Wine Regions Around the World
		Canada
		Mexico
		Uruguay
		Other Emerging Regions
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Key Terms
	Chapter 23: Beer and the Brewing Process
		Beer: Importance and Introduction
		Raw Ingredients for Beer
		The Brewing Process
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Key Terms
	Chapter 24: Ales, Lagers, and Beer Styles
		The Families of Beer: Ales and Lagers
		Popular Styles of Ales
		Popular Styles of Lagers
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Key Terms
	Chapter 25: Saké, Mead, and Cider
		Saké
		Mead
		Cider
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Key Terms
	Chapter 26: Spirits and Distillation
		Distilled Spirits: History and Importance
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Key Terms
	Chapter 27: Important Styles of Spirits
		Neutral Spirits
		Grain-Based Spirits
		Fruit- and Plant-Based Spirits
		Liqueurs and Cordials
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Key Terms
	Chapter 28: Beverage Service and Storage
		Proper Service of Table Wines
		Proper Service of Sparkling Wines
		Decanting Wine
		Wine Storage
		Proper Service of Beer and Spirits
		Storage of Beer and Spirits
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Key Terms
	Chapter 29: Beverage Sales and Wine Lists
		Building Beverage Sales
		Wine Lists
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Key Terms
	Appendix A: Answer Key
	Appendix B: Pronunciation Guide
	Appendix C: Important Spirit Brands/Distillers
	Appendix D: Additional Resources
	Index