TY - BOOK AU - Small,Robert W. AU - Couturier,Michelle AU - Godfrey,Michael TI - Beverage basics: understanding and appreciating wine, beer, and spirits SN - 0470138831 AV - TP505 .S63 2011 U1 - 641.21 22 PY - 2011///] CY - Hoboken, N.J. PB - Wiley KW - Alcoholic beverages N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction to alcoholic beverages -- Alcohol and the law -- Healthy drinking -- Viticulture: growing grapes -- Viniculture: making wine -- Sensory evaluation of wine -- Chardonnay -- Sauvignon blanc -- Riesling -- Other white vinifera grape varieties -- Cabernet sauvignon -- Merlot -- Pinot noir -- Syrah/Shiraz -- Other red vinifera grape varieties -- Hybrid and native American varieties -- Sparkling wines -- Dessert and fortified wines -- Beer -- Distilled spirits -- Purchasing alcoholic beverages N2 - Offers information on the world's favorite alcoholic beverages, including their origins, modern production practices, and evaluating and enjoying each type of beverage ER -