The Wine Beer and Spirits Handbook: A Guide to Styles and Service

About this book

Master the mysteries of wine. The study of wine and beverages has become integral to hospitality education. The Wine Beer and Spirits Handbook demystifies the wine and wine-making process examining not only the making and flavor profiles of wine beer and spirits but also the business of wine service as practiced by a chef or sommelier. Unique to this book is the strong emphasis on food and wine pairings as well as food and beverage interactions. An entire chapter uncovers this broad often intimidating topic with detailed information on table wines sparkling wines fortified wines beer and spirits. More importantly The Handbook explains the responsibilities of a sommelier from both service and managerial perspectives. Readers explore their wine-related duties including: the developing of wine lists identifying faulty wines ordering receiving and storing wines conducting inventory control pricing product research cellar management and the health and legal implications of wine consumption. A comprehensive one-stop resource to the character and best use of beverages The Wine Beer and Spirits Handbook will help every student chef sommelier and wine enthusiast confidently master the mysteries of wine and other beverages.