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This book sets out in metric, imperial and American measures some 150 detailed winemaking recipes, all arranged in month-by-month order so the reader can pursue winemaking all the year round.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Definitive - If you choose one book - this is it!, 16 Mar 2005

By	Ian Wiebkin "ian_wiebkin" (England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars May be the only book of its kind you will ever need?, 15 Dec 2004

By	D. D. Wilson "spawnee" (Manchester, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable!, 24 Feb 2002

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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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1.0 out of 5 stars Winemaking
this book was probably very good years ago, but I did not get along with the style, not today's type of instruction manual, I would think twice if offered it again.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Just wanted an idiots guide
A good, easy to understand book with clear explanation in laymans terms as well as more advanced information. Read more

Published 29 days ago by A. Orpwood

3.0 out of 5 stars Confusing
We were complete novices at wine-making and by reading the reviews on Amazon, thought this would be the definitive guide. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Alison Lady Blue

5.0 out of 5 stars The Grand-daddy of Them All
As I write this I have two demijohns bubbling away in the kitchen; in one carrot wine is well on the way, in the other blackcurrant wine is almost ready for bottling. Read more

Published 2 months ago by Andrew Morton

5.0 out of 5 stars Eccentric but excellent
An updated version of this fantastic beginners guide to making wine from the early 60's. Sadly this edition has done away with pictures of the author sterilizing his equipment in... Read more

Published 5 months ago by Stoatum

5.0 out of 5 stars My very first wine was a hit!
I disagree with one of the other reviewers who said that ingredients should not be listed by season as, (he/she said) in the modern world, we can get any ingredients at any time... Read more

Published 6 months ago by Dr. R. E. Swanepoel

5.0 out of 5 stars how to make wine
This is the best book to read if you want to start making wine, as I have just done. This man is the expert.

Published 9 months ago by Liz

5.0 out of 5 stars This classic guided three generations from crop to wine.
C.J.J. Berry is a legend to winemaking hobbiests worldwide as the man who had a winemaking recipe for just about any ingredient. Read more

Published on 18 Jun 1998

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