The University Wine Course

Marian W. Blady, PhD 426pp., B&W Illustration, graphs, charts, sample quizzes, 2001 University Wine Course Teacher's Manual available The most widely used wine textbook for colleges and universities, this book 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. Chapters in the book discuss exams and answers, study guides, lab exercises, final exams, and extensive references and bibliography. Appendixes on wine and food, label reading, do-it-yourself labs, and student tasting notes are also included. 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