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James F. Shackelford - The Glass of Wine: The Science, Technology, and Art of Glassware for Transporting and Enjoying Wine - 9781119223436 - V9781119223436
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The Glass of Wine: The Science, Technology, and Art of Glassware for Transporting and Enjoying Wine

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Description for The Glass of Wine: The Science, Technology, and Art of Glassware for Transporting and Enjoying Wine Hardcover. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: TDCT2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 666.

The first book to focus on the role of glass as a material of critical importance to the wine industry

For centuries glass has been the material of choice for storing, shipping, and sipping wine. How did that come to pass, and why? To what extent have glassmaking and wine making co-evolved over the centuries? The first book to focus on the role of glass as a material of critical importance to the wine industry, The Glass of Wine answers these and other fascinating questions.

The authors deftly interweave compelling historical, technical, and esthetic narratives in their exploration of glass ... Read more

  • The first book focusing on the role of glass and its central importance to the wine industry
  • Written by a glass scientist at UC Davis, home of the premier viticulture and enology program in North America
  • Interlards discussions of the multi-billion-dollar glass and wine industries with valuable technical insights for scientists, engineers, and wine enthusiasts alike
  • Illustrates the wide spectrum of bottles, carafes, decanters, and drinking glasses with an abundance of exquisite full-color photos

Both an authoritative guide and a compelling read, The Glass of Wine tells the story of the centuries-old marriage between an endlessly fascinating material and a celebrated beverage. It is sure to have enormous appeal among ceramic and glass professionals, wine makers, and oenophiles of all backgrounds.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2018
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781119223436
SKU
V9781119223436
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-24

About James F. Shackelford
JAMES F. SHACKELFORD, PHD, is Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at UC Davis. He is a member of The American Ceramic Society and ASM International and a Fellow of both societies. PENELOPE L. SHACKELFORD, MA, is a former teacher who has served as an arts writer for Davis Enterprise, Artweek, and other ... Read more

Reviews for The Glass of Wine: The Science, Technology, and Art of Glassware for Transporting and Enjoying Wine
Podcast:  https://soundcloud.com/andy-fell/the-glass-of-wine Blog/Newsletter:  https://www.ucdavis.edu/uc-davis-books/wine-place-glass-wine

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