by Marian W. Blady (Author)
For over 20 years the most widely used wine textbook in higher education courses, The University Wine Course provides a 12-week program for learning about wine in-depth, from sensory evaluation to the science of viticulture and winemaking. Written and organized in a "user friendly" style, this book serves as a comprehensive-yet-easy resource for self-tutoring. Includes chapter exams and answers, study guides, lab exercises, final exams and extensive references and bibliography. Illustrated with appendixes on Wine & Food, Label Reading, Do-It-Yourself Labs, Student tasting notes and more. Dr. Baldy is a USDA award-winning professor of sciences who has operated her own vineyard and winery and has taught wine appreciation for academic credits to university students for over 20 years. A Teacher's Manual is available from the publisher.
Author Biography
Marian W. Baldy, PhD, holds a BA in microbiology and a PhD in genetics from the University of California-Davis. She is a distinguished faculty member at California State University School of Agriculture and has taught a broad range of courses, including an introductory enology and wine appreciation. In 1999 Dr. Baldy was honored with US Department of Agriculture's Excellence in College and University Teaching in the Food and Agricultural Sciences award.
Number of Pages: 426
Dimensions: 1.3 x 10.8 x 8.7 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 01, 1997
