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

Includes index.

Wine basics: fermentation, grapes, and the flavor of wine -- A short history of wine -- Viticulture: the art and science of growing grapes -- Viniculture: the art and science of wine making -- Wine grape varieties -- Food and wine pairing -- Wine tasting and sensory analysis -- Applying wine analysis -- The wines of France -- The wines of Italy -- The wines of Spain -- The wines of Germany -- The wines of Portugal -- The wines of Austria, Hungary, Greece, and other European regions -- The old World and the New World of wine -- The wines of the United States -- The wines of Australia -- The wines of New Zealand -- The wines of South Africa -- The wines of Chile -- The wines of Argentina -- Emerging wine regions around the worked -- Beer and the brewing process -- Ales, Lagers, and Beer styles -- Saké, mead, and cider -- Spirits and distillation -- Important styles and storage -- Beverage sakes and wine lists --

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.