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A comprehensive, must-have guide to beverage service includingwine, beer, and spirits,
The Sommelier Prep Course is the ultimate resource forany aspiring sommelier, bartender, or serious wine lover. Itincludes sections on viniculture and viticulture, Old World and NewWorld wines, beer and other fermented beverages, and all varietiesof spirits. Review questions, key terms, a pronunciation guide, maps, and even sample wine labels provide invaluable test prepinformation for acing the major sommelier certification exams.
For each type of beverage, author Michael Gibson covers theessential history, manufacturing information, varieties available, and tasting and pairing information. He also includes sections onservice, storage, and wine list preparation for a fullunderstanding of every aspect of beverage service.
* An ideal test prep resource for anyone studying forcertification by The Court of Master Sommeliers, The Society ofWine Educators, or The International Sommelier Guild
* An excellent introduction to wine and beverages for bartenders, beverage enthusiasts, and students
* Based on education materials developed by the author for hisculinary and hospitality students at the Scottsdale CulinaryInstitute, a Le Cordon Bleu School
With concise, accessible information from an expert sommelier, this is the most complete guide available to all the wines, beers, and spirits of the world.
The Sommelier Prep Course is the ultimate resource forany aspiring sommelier, bartender, or serious wine lover. Itincludes sections on viniculture and viticulture, Old World and NewWorld wines, beer and other fermented beverages, and all varietiesof spirits. Review questions, key terms, a pronunciation guide, maps, and even sample wine labels provide invaluable test prepinformation for acing the major sommelier certification exams.
For each type of beverage, author Michael Gibson covers theessential history, manufacturing information, varieties available, and tasting and pairing information. He also includes sections onservice, storage, and wine list preparation for a fullunderstanding of every aspect of beverage service.
* An ideal test prep resource for anyone studying forcertification by The Court of Master Sommeliers, The Society ofWine Educators, or The International Sommelier Guild
* An excellent introduction to wine and beverages for bartenders, beverage enthusiasts, and students
* Based on education materials developed by the author for hisculinary and hospitality students at the Scottsdale CulinaryInstitute, a Le Cordon Bleu School
With concise, accessible information from an expert sommelier, this is the most complete guide available to all the wines, beers, and spirits of the world.