Handbook of Enology Vol. 1 and 2 BK612
This two text book set covers every aspect of winemaking, from start to finish. The first volume is an in-depth look at the first stages of winemaking, from picking the grapes to the end of fermentation. Such topics as Lactic Acid metabolisim, Conditions of Yeast Development, and Harvets and Pre-Fermentation Treatments are covered in great length. The second book deals more with chemical theory in regards to clarification and stabilization treatments, ageing processes in vats and barrels, and the technological problems of winemaking. From chapters on Phenolic Compounds to ones on Organic Defects, this second volume is sure to take you down the path to great wine.
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