{"product_id":"home-winemaking-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Home Winemaking for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTim Patterson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn informative, fun guide to making your own wine\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's estimated that one million North Americans make their own wine. Relatively inexpensive to make (a homemade bottle costs from $2 to $4), a bottle with your own label (and grapes) is a fantasy even someone with modest aspirations can fulfill. Author Tim Patterson, an award-winning home winemaker, shows how it's possible for anyone to create a great wine. In \u003ci\u003eHome Winemaking For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, he discusses the art of winemaking from grape to bottle, including how to get the best grapes (and figure out how many you need); determine what equipment is required; select the right yeast and figure out if any other additives are needed; and store, age, and test wine. With detailed tips on creating many varieties -- from bold reds and demure whites to enchanting ros s and delightful sparkling wines -- this guide is your ultimate winemaking resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster every step of the winemaking process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelect the perfect grapes for your wines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCraft a delicious range of red and white varietals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate sparkling, rosé, and dessert wines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnjoy making (and drinking) your own first-class wines\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaking high-quality wines is fun and easy. This must-have guide gives you easy-to-follow instructions in everything from selecting the right grapes and the proper equipment, to the crush and fermentation, to aging and bottling your wine. Award-winning home winemaker Tim Patterson provides tips on how to make every style of wine -- red, white, dry, sweet, and bubbly. Soon, your family and friends will be toasting your delectable creations! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEquip yourself\u003c\/b\u003e -- get the tools you need and design a functional winery, no matter how small your space\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChoose great grapes\u003c\/b\u003e -- explore your options, from fresh to frozen, and figure out the quantity you need\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMake reds that impress\u003c\/b\u003e -- learn proven techniques for red wines, including bold Bordeaux and ravishing Rhône wines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCreate delicious whites\u003c\/b\u003e -- make Chardonnays and Sauvignon Blancs like the professionals, thanks to expert advice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExplore other styles of wine\u003c\/b\u003e -- think pink with refreshing rosé wines and indulge your sweet tooth with delicious dessert wines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAge your wine to perfection\u003c\/b\u003e -- weigh the merits of storing your wine in glass or barrels, and calculate the ideal aging time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Tim Patterson is one of the best contemporary writers on wine in the United States. Reading\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHome Winemaking For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is the absolute best way to tackle the very satisfying process of making your own wine.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e-- Karen MacNeil, author of\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Wine Bible\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWinemaking hints and secrets from professional vintners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAffordable grape varieties that make tasty wine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to test and tweak your juice before fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe yeast strain that's right for your wine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMistakes to avoid and trouble-shooting tips\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMinor wines with major appeal\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhether to use American or French oak -- or any oak at all\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTim Patterson\u003c\/b\u003e writes about wine and makes some of his own in Berkeley, California. He contributes the monthly \"Inquiring Winemaker\" column for the industry trade magazine\u003ci\u003e Wines \u0026amp; Vines, \u003c\/i\u003e digging into winemaking theories and techniques, and he covered home winemaking for several years in the pages of \u003ci\u003eWineMaker.\u003c\/i\u003e He has won dozens of Gold medals, Double Golds, and Best of Shows from amateur winemaking competitions in California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.83 x 9.2 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 23, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42725195022399,"sku":"9780470678954","price":33.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/d17f900a49320e5ab8f3051a8d45efae.webp?v=1765105558","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/home-winemaking-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}