Table Wines

Table Wines: The Technology of Their Production, Second Edition by M. A. Amerine and M. A. Joslyn is a comprehensive guide to the economic and technical challenges shaping the modern wine industry. The authors address the central problems of rising production costs and the imperative to maintain or improve wine quality, situating their discussion within the broader context of competitive food industries. Drawing on extensive research at the University of California and first-hand observations of wine production practices worldwide, Amerine and Joslyn emphasize the crucial role of mechanization, plant design, and process optimization in balancing efficiency with excellence. Their analysis highlights both the pitfalls of entrenched practices and the opportunities to produce fine, consistent wines capable of competing in discerning markets. Organized as a practical handbook, the volume covers every stage of table wine production, from equipment selection and fermentation practices to