Understanding Wine Technology by David Bird

The Science of Wine Explained

A clear, practical introduction to the science and technology behind modern winemaking, explaining grape composition and juice chemistry, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, the roles of yeasts and bacteria, and the chemical and sensory impact of phenolics, tannins and oak. It also covers stabilization and clarification methods, use of sulphur dioxide and oxygen management, filtration and packaging, common wine faults, laboratory methods, equipment and quality-control practices, and how these factors influence style and consistency for students and producers.

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