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This book is universally known as the "winemaker's bible". Over three million beginners have been happily launched into the fascinating hobby of winemaking by successive editions of this practical guide. This completely updated edition sets out in metric, imperial and American measures some 150 detailed recipes, all arranged in the months best suited for their making so that winemaking can be pursued all year round. Wines from fruit, flowers, vegetables, foliage and kits are all dealt with, and for the more advanced winemaker there are notes on making wines in bulk, showing wine and judging First published in 1960, and with over three million copies sold since then, this book is an inspiration to all beginners in winemaking.
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Cyril John James Berry was one of Britain's leading amateur winemakers, co-founder of the first Winemaker's Circle, founder Chairman of the National Association of Winemakers and Brewers and Editor-Publisher of the monthly magazine The Amateur Winemaker which he ran for 27 years. After World War II, when sugar came off rationing, Cyril co-founded the first Winemaker's Circle in Andover, which still flourishes today. Then Cheltenham, Bournemouth, Harrow and Hertford Circles sprang to life and gradually the bubbles of wine spread all over the UK. Clubs learnt about each others' events through a little magazine The Amateur Winemaker which Cyril and his wife Peggy produced in the upstairs bedroom of their house in Andover. This was for sale to Clubs at 6 pence a copy. Cyril had an ebullient personality and energy which not only embraced his family and social life but also gave him the courage at a mature age to give up his safe, professional life as Editor of a local Andover paper in order to concentrate on producing The Amateur Winemaker magazine on a national scale. He wrote several best-selling books on winemaking and homebrewing, upon which he was an acknowledged expert for forty years, appearing frequently on television and always in demand as a lecturer and wine judge. He lived in Andover, Hampshire, England and in Malaga, Spain where he died in 2002.
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122 of 122 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
C J J Berry was a master on winemaking. I have bought and read most books on winemaking. This is the one I always turn back to. If you have to buy one book on homewinemaking this is the one! He begins my explaining the concepts and techniques of winemaking in easy to understand terms. He also explains the science behind the process but he is never confusing or condescending. I have never come across a problems which has not been solved by his troubleshooting section and his procedures are comprehensive but easy to follow. The remainder of the book takes you through a wine making year with suggestions, recipies and leaves you confident enough to experiment successfully. All recipes are in metric, imperial and US measures. He leaves you feeling that country wines from fruit are nothing to be ashamed of and that you should not worry about trying to emulate wines you can buy. Having said that, many of the wines stand comparison to anything you can buy. First published in 1960 it has not dated and will remain a reference for all authors to aspire to. It is an invaluable reference for both beginners and those more advanced wine makers.
61 of 61 people found the following review helpful
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I got into wine making about ten years ago, having used a few home brew wine kits. I then wanted to try making my own from scratch. Sure enough this book was recommended to me as a starting point. Well, I have now made over 100 gallons of wine in those years since biying the book, and not one bottle has been spoilt, all of them drinkable, and some of them that good that my friends were amazed that I made them, and hadn't bought it from a supermarket! It has plenty of tips, recipe ideas, etc in very easy to understand guidance. Starting off with the basics this gives you enough to progress on to bigger and better ideas. I can now adapt and make my own recipes for home made wines with ease. Although a little old fashion in his ways, he makes home brewing a pleasure and not a chore.
47 of 48 people found the following review helpful
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I've yet to find a book that can come close to First Steps in Winemaking, which is excellent for both beginner and established brewer alike.
Some might argue the style is a little dated, but I rather like the 1960's oulook on life. A sound investment for anyone thinking of taking up this rewarding hobby.
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Terrible
I bought this book to help my transfer from brweing beer to making wine. Whilst most the basiscs are explained in a rather boring manner, it also has some terrible advice such as... Read more
Published 6 days ago by Neil Gibbs
An old hand.
It does the label proud, and you can make excellent wines from this book, I have several editions in my cupboard, some falling to bits in fact. But don't expect a modern book. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Mr. Matthew N. Woodhouse
Good but assumes some knowledge
I've just started trying the recipes in this book and I've had a few problems. It assumes you know how much yeast to put in; one recipe mentions pectic enzyme in the ingredients... Read more
Published 21 days ago by mopedsue
Charming and useful - worth buying
I love this book. It explains everything you need to know, including a really useful section on how to rescue a wine that's going wrong. Read more
Published 27 days ago by J. Brown
Layout lacking
Hard to navigate, there's not even a contents page! The book is a bit dated and could do with an overhaul. Read more
Published 2 months ago by D. Curran
Perfect place to start
I wanted to start making my own country wine and, like everybody else who's walked into a winemaking shop in search of essentials, I walked out with this book in amongst the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by turkey_baster
First Steps in Winemaking - review
This book is as old as the hills - my previous copy dates from 1970 - but it is still an absolutely first-rate guide to winemaking, with numerous recipes. Read more
Published 4 months ago by John Meakin
Only book you'll need or use
First Steps in Winemaking - C.J.J. Berry *****
A neat little book that takes the reader into the art of winemaking. Read more
A neat little book that takes the reader into the art of winemaking. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Bridgey
It's OK, but there's better
A nice book, conveniently organised by the month when the main ingredients are available. A lot of good recipes, but many use grape concentrate which kind of defeats the object of... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Darren Jackson
Phew, saved me a fortune....
I was all geared up in my mind, to become a wine producer... Until I read this book, and it dawned on me. That Life is too short , to make your own wine. Read more
Published 7 months ago by M. bayley
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