EMILE PEYNAUD is a legendary figure in professional winemaking circles. Through his work as a professor at the Bordeaux Institute of Oenology, he has trained over 1,500 oenologists. As a consultant to wine producers such as Chateaux Margaux, Cheval-Blanc, Lafite, and many others around the world, Peynaud has introduced modern oenological techniques which have led to the reliable and consistent production of ever clearer, more stable, and higher quality wines. He is the author of many books, including Knowing and Making Wine, also published by Wiley.

About the translator: MICHAEL SCHUSTER is the proprietor of Winewise, a professional wine consulting firm in London. He is also the author of Understanding Wine: A Guide to Winetasting and Wine Appreciation.