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The Sommelier Prep Course

An Introduction to the Wines, Beers, and Spirits of the World
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The Sommelier Prep Course by Michael Gibson is an insightful guide designed to educate aspiring sommeliers and wine enthusiasts about wine appreciation and service. The book covers a comprehensive range of topics, including wine tasting techniques, grape varieties, and food pairings, providing practical knowledge alongside academic insights. Perfect for those looking to deepen their understanding of the wine world, it serves both as a foundational text and a detailed resource for achieving sommelier certification.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for wine and wish to deepen your understanding, whether you're an aspiring sommelier or just a wine enthusiast. This comprehensive guide offers insights into wine varieties, tasting techniques, and food pairings, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced individuals in the field of wine appreciation.

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The Sommelier Prep Course

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.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

While the subject of wine, beer, and spirits continues to grow in popularity, there are very few books that approach the subject in an accessible manner and that also contain the pedagogical features needed by instructors. In addition, most books cover the subject of wine only, while hospitality students need a broader base of knowledge that also includes beer and spirits.

After finishing the book, readers will be prepared to take the introductory certification exams of the Court of Master Sommeliers, International Sommelier Guild, and Society of Wine Educators and receive a first-level certification.

The Sommelier Prep Course is divided into five parts covering wine, beer, and spirits. Along with a history of each type of beverage, Michael Gibson also covers how these beverages are produced and manufactured, their varieties and styles, and food pairings. Most importantly, Gibson discusses costing, pricing, merchandising, marketing, and storing wine, along with creating a balanced wine list and table service.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470283189

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 April 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Illustration: Photos: 119 B&W, 0 Color; Drawings: 39 B&W, 0 Color; Maps: 70 B&W, 0 Color; Tables: 15 B&W, 0 Color; Exhibits: 15 B&W, 0 Color

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 183.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 658g

Pages: 480

About the Author

MICHAEL GIBSON is lead instructor for wine and spirits at the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Scottsdale. He is a certified specialist of wine with the Society of Wine Educators and a certified sommelier with the American Chapter of the Court of Master Sommeliers. He also works in the beverage industry as the director of operations for a wine and spirits distributor.

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