The Art of Making Wine and Liqueurs

Ideal for both beginners and those more experienced, The Art of Making Wine and Liqueurs is a comprehensive guide with clear instructions and plenty of helpful diagrams and drawings. Winemaker Betty Sampson describes the necessary equipment, the basic principles, and the ingredients; tells you how to prepare and mature your wine--and how to avoid the pitfalls; and offers a marvelous array of recipes for flower, fruit, sparkling, and dessert wines as well as liqueurs. For those wishing to cultivate their own vineyard, there's even a section on the growing, care, and use of grapes.