2010
Wine Myths, Facts & Snobberies: 81 Questions & Answers on the Science and Enjoyment of Wine Daniel Pambianchi
Non-fiction/Wine Guide
Wine drinkers are becoming increasingly sophisticated and knowledgeable about wine and, as a result, much more inquisitive about the science of wine and the impact it has on our health.
Wine Myths, Facts & Snobberies answers questions asked by the novice and experienced enophile alike. Daniel Pambianchi, winery owner and author of the best-selling Techniques in Home Winemaking, uses short anecdotes with a dash of humour to present intriguing facts about wine—debunking myths along the way. Authoritative and entertaining, he covers winemaking, wine service, styles, faults, frauds, the health benefits of drinking wine, and other topics.
With today’s wine sales and consumption far outpacing those of beer and spirits, this is a must-have book for any wine lover.
"If you love science or if you love wine, and especially if you love the science of wine, this book is for you! Daniel takes a complex process and distils the essence with didactic skill and imagination. Drink it all in to your heart's content." —Joe Schwarcz, PhD Director, McGill University Office for Science and Society
"Daniel Pambianci writes from the perspective of a winemaker and a scientist. If you’ve ever asked yourself what’s the difference between French and American oak, why good Riesling smells like your gas tank, why roses are planted at the end of vine rows or how Icewine is made, you’ll find the answers here. These are just a few of the questions the author investigates in this easy-to-read wine primer. Daniel Pambianchi’s hand-on approach demystifies wine and makes it accessible to the neophyte as well as the seasoned enthusiast – obviously a labour of love in the writing." —Tony Aspler
Daniel Pambianchi is the founder/ CEO of Cadenza Wines Inc., which operates Maleta Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake. He is a columnist and Technical Editor for WineMaker magazine. He divides his time between Montreal and Niagara-on-the-Lake.
US RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 2010
ISBN: 978-1-55065-283-3