The sommelier prep course: an introduction to the wines, beers, and spirits of the world

While the subject of wine, beer, and spirits continues to grow in popularity,there are very few books that approach the subject in a manner that is both accessible and comprehensive. This book includes broad content on wines from around the world, including Old World and New World wines, as well as beer, other fermented beverages such as mead and sake, and every type of spirit available. For each type of beverage, Gibson covers all the essential history, manufacturing information, varieties available, and tasting and pairing information. Sections on service, storage, and wine lists also cover the ins and outs of storing, pricing, marketing, and serving wine and other alcoholic beverages. With useful pedagogical features including chapter summaries, key term lists, andreview questions, plus an appendix that includes a pronunciation guide and a list of major spirit brands, the book is a must-have for anyone preparing to take the first-level certification exams of the Court of Master Sommeliers, International Sommelier Guild, or Society of Wine Educators.Michael Gibson is Lead Instructor for Wine and Spirits at the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Scottsdale. He is a Certified Specialist of Wine with the Society of Wine Educators and a Certified Sommelier with the American Chapter of the Court of Master Sommeliers. He also works in the beverage industry as the director of education for Action Wine and Spirits, a wine and spirit distributor.

• ISBN: 978-0-470-28318-9
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 480
• Fecha Publicación: 28/04/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés