Most amateur winemaking books tend toward one of two extremes. Simplistic introductory books omit important information necessary for crafting truly excellent wines, while more advanced instruction books read like doctoral chemistry dissertations.

Crafty Winemaking I is the first book in a series designed for the beginner to intermediate amateur winemaker who wants to create great wine without enrolling in chemistry classes.

Award-winning winemaker Wally Root guides readers through the fundamentals of basic winemaking theory, explaining the uses of different grape...