The scientific, technological, and artistic art of creating glassware for transporting and enjoying wine is not an easy task. Many factors influence the success of this process. One very important and critical one is the choice of material - glass, which has always played an important role in the wine production.
In this book, James Shackelford, professor at UC Davis - home of the most prestigious viticulture center in the United States, joins the experts on glassmaking knowledge to discuss the fascinating history of the craft of glass, from ancient times to the technology boom of today. Every aspect of glass-making - from the making of an ancient vessel to the designing of a contemporary perfume bottle - is explored. Authors described wine vessels of different shapes, sizes, materials, presented various experimental techniques, historical descriptions, technical reference, knowledge of chemical composition, material hardness, elasticity, etc. was given.
No less interesting than bottles is a brilliant study of the design of glasses - the facets of cutting off, the effect of narrowing, patterns and decorative elements, artistic works, embossing of motifs, engraving, metallizing, additive technologies, sparkle and light reflections. Much attention is paid to the collection and description of style inventions, examples and developments of such famous brands as Lissette, Nardi, Bendix, Fracelli, Lucini, Borosky, Danbury, Bisell, Kintsugi, Midge Thomsen and others. A real treat is the bible of wine glasses - an up-to-date guide to wine tasting glasses, both technical and spatial descriptions and (due to the tactless step of the editors) one or two ephors are attached.
Experts on glass make comment on current issues and trends in wine tinkering: the use of innovative technological solutions from designing and releasing hundreds of shapes of bottles and glasses (large-scale projects), which includes tasting test work in laboratories and domestic conditions, analysis of taste, chemical characteristics, durability, attractiveness and practical utility.
Электронная Книга «The Glass of Wine. The Science, Technology, and Art of Glassware for Transporting and Enjoying Wine» написана автором James Shackelford F. в году.
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Язык: Английский
ISBN: 9781119223467
Описание книги от James Shackelford F.
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 as the vessel of choice for holding, storing, and consuming wine. They discuss the traditions informing the shapes and sizes of wine bottles and wine glasses, and they demystify the selection of the «right glass» for red versus white varietals, as well as sparkling and dessert wines. In addition, they review the technology of modern glassmaking and consider the various roles glass plays in wineries—especially in the enologist's laboratory. And they consider the increasing use of aluminum and polymer containers and its potential impact on the central role of glass as the essential material for wine appreciation. 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.
