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Winemaking
Book of the Month

The Wine Maker's Answer Book
by Alison Crowe

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A valuable reference for
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For years the uncannily knowledgeable but anonymous "Wine Wizard" occupied page 15 and beyond in WineMaker magazine. I have to admit I regarded the Wizard with awe. In issue after issue of WineMaker, I would read each question, close my eyes, and work out the elements of an answer myself, then open my eyes and marvel at the Wizard's reply. I often caught myself saying, "If I had thought about it a little longer...," but that is a cop-out. The Wizard was very, very good. Frankly, I thought the Wizard might be a committee, until April 2007 when the magazine outted the Wizard's identity in time for ~~his~~ her book's publication. Alison Crowe, a.k.a. the "Wine Wizard," took the byline for the first time as thousands of us flocked to Amazon.com to order her 384- page book. And what a book it is...!

First of all, if you are into winemaking like I am into winemaking, the book is a terrific read. Even the first chapter ("The Basics of the Winemaking Process"), which I admit I thought would be a yawner, is artfully and wittily written. Indeed, the whole book is -- and is logically organized, comprehensive to a fault, and weaves experience in winemaking with a solid UC-Davis education. This is my kind of winemaking book, but your mileage may vary.

For those of us who loved (and still do) the "Wine Wizard," we thought we knew what to expect in a book by the same. I can't speak for anyone else, but Alison exceeded my expectations with the Answer Book. It was just a joy to read. (Reviewed by Jack Keller)

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The Art and Science of Wine
by James Halliday and Hugh Johnson

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A beautifully illustrated overview of the winemaking process.

If you are into drinking and appreciating wine and want an excellent book about wine and the winemaking processes, The Art and Science of Wine probably belongs in your library. It is well-written, beautifully illustrated and technologically up-to-date.

It is not a winemaking book, but it certainly can be appreciated by almost any winemaker. If it were hardcover and jacketed, it could adorn any winemaker's or wine affectionado's coffee table. It is of that quality, both in content and production. (Reviewed by Jack Keller)
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The Home Winemaker's Companion: Secrets, Recipes, and Know-How for Making 115 Great-Tasting Wines
by Gene Spaziani and Ed Halloran

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This is a book that needed to be written. The first three chapters are the obligatory "how to make wine" chapters ("Getting Started," "Essential How-Tos" and "Wine from Kits"). These have been done better by others, but the book would be incomplete without them. The meat of this book begins with chapter 4, "Wine from Concentrates," and then explores "Wine from Juices," "White Wine from Grapes," "Red Wine from Grapes," "Wine from Fruit," "Sparkling and Fortified Wines," and "Trouble-Shooting." Criticisms aside, this book is a valuable adjunct to any winemaker's library. Where else can you find recipes for Cayuga French-American Hybrid, Lemberger red or Morio Muskat, all in the same volume? You can bet my copy is already well-thumbed.... (Reviewed by Jack Keller)

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SPECIAL RECIPE COLLECTIONS

Blackberry Wines

More than you ever wanted to know about blackberries, their varieties, and 10 recipes for declicious blackberry wines, including five new recipes never published before anywhere.

Dandelion Wines

The ultimate collection of 30 dandelion wine recipes, including Jack Keller's very best! Plus, 12 additional dandelion-based wine recipes.

Watermelon Wines

Here are 10 recipes for delicate and sometimes exquisite wines, including five new recipes never published before anywhere. Watermelon wines can be difficult to make well, but when successful they elicit awe and genuine respect....

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