Vineyard Harvest

Vineyard Harvest

Author: Tina Miller

Publisher: Broadway

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780767918336

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Miller, daughter of a founder of the storied Black Dog Tavern and for 20 years a celebrated chef and restaurateur in her own right, compiles the quintessential cookbook to capture her home in all its glory.


The Grape Grower's Handbook

The Grape Grower's Handbook

Author: Ted Goldammer

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13: 9780967521251

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"Updated and revised to keep pace with developments, the third edition of Grape Grower's Handbook: a Guide to Viticulture for Wine Production is meant to be a stand-alone publication that describes all aspects of wine grape production. The book is written in a nontechnical format designed to be practical and well-suited for vineyard applications."--Back cover.


Chasing Vines

Chasing Vines

Author: Beth Moore

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

Published: 2020-02-04

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1496440854

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Join bestselling author Beth Moore in her life-changing quest of vine-chasing—and learn how everything changes when you discover the true meaning of a fruitful, God-pleasing, meaning-filled life. God wants us to flourish. In fact, he delights in our flourishing. Life isn’t always fun, but in Christ it can always be fruitful. In Chasing Vines, Beth shows us from Scripture how all of life’s concerns—the delights and the trials—matter to God. He uses all of it to help us flourish and be fruitful. Looking through the lens of Christ’s transforming teaching in John 15, Beth gives us a panoramic view of biblical teachings on the Vine, vineyards, vine-dressing, and fruitfulness. Along the way you’ll discover why fruitfulness is so important to God—and how He can use anything that happens to us for His glory and our flourishing. Nothing is for nothing. Join Beth on her journey of discovering what it means to chase vines and to live a life of meaning and fruitfulness. An inspiring spiritual book for every Christian.


The Organic Backyard Vineyard

The Organic Backyard Vineyard

Author: Tom Powers

Publisher: Timber Press

Published: 2012-06-12

Total Pages: 189

ISBN-13: 1604692855

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Interest in wine shows no signs of slowing down—wine tours, tastings, and vacations are now common and homeowners often have space dedicated to their collection. The logical next step? Learning to grow and make your own. In The Organic Backyard Vineyard expert Tom Powers walks the small grower through the entire process of growing grapes, with a month-by-month maintenance guide covering all regions of the U.S. and Canada. He explains everything a beginning grape grower needs to know: how to design and build a vineyard, how to select grapes for each region, how to maximize yield using organic maintenance techniques, how to build a trellis, how to harvest at peak flavor, and how to store grapes for winemaking.This edition includes organic growing information and all new photography.


Adventures on the Wine Route

Adventures on the Wine Route

Author: Kermit Lynch

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Published: 1990-09-01

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9780374522667

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Kermit Lynch's recounting of his experiences on the wine route and in the wine cellars of France takes the reader through the Loire, Bordeaux, the Languedoc, Provence, Northern and Southern Rhone, and the Cote d'Or.


The Vineyard Visionary

The Vineyard Visionary

Author: Barrett Williams

Publisher: Barrett Williams

Published: 2024-08-25

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13:

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**The Vineyard Visionary Unlocking the Secrets to Cabernet Sauvignon Success** Step into the captivating world of vineyard cultivation with *The Vineyard Visionary*. This comprehensive guide is an essential resource for anyone looking to transform their land into a thriving vineyard, specializing in the luxurious Cabernet Sauvignon. Whether you're a seasoned viticulturist or just starting, this eBook illuminates each step of the journey with rich, practical knowledge. Begin your exploration with an in-depth understanding of terroir, where soil composition, climate considerations, and the role of sunlight and slope come to life. Selecting the perfect clones for your vineyard and ensuring their compatibility with your unique terroir is made simple with clear, detailed guidelines. Master the foundations of vineyard site preparation, from soil techniques to drainage systems and precise vineyard layout. Dive into the planting process with insightful methods and tips on vine training and young vine management. Learn the art of pruning with specific strategies for both winter and summer seasons, helping you avoid common pitfalls and ensuring robust vine growth. Water management is key to vineyard success, and this guide offers efficient irrigation systems, drought strategies, and water conservation techniques. Nutrition and fertilization are equally critical, and you’ll discover how to balance soil testing, organic vs. synthetic options, and advanced foliar feeding approaches. Pest and disease management are simplified with comprehensive identification guides and both organic and conventional control methods. Embrace sustainable practices with chapters dedicated to green cover crops, biodynamic techniques, and reducing environmental impact. When harvest time arrives, you’ll be prepared to determine optimal ripeness, choose between manual and mechanical harvesting, and handle post-harvest grapes flawlessly. Dive deep into the winemaking process, from sorting and crushing to fermentation techniques and aging. Beyond cultivation, *The Vineyard Visionary* ventures into marketing strategies, legal considerations, and inspiring success stories. Advanced techniques and future trends are also explored, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve in vineyard innovation. Unlock the full potential of your vineyard with *The Vineyard Visionary* and turn your dream of producing exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon into a reality. This indispensable guide is your blueprint for vineyard mastery and winemaking excellence.


Raisin Production Manual

Raisin Production Manual

Author: L. Peter Christensen

Publisher: UCANR Publications

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9781879906440

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Over 80 years of UC research plus industry and grower experience and innovation are brought together in this production manual. Covers all aspects of the California system of raisin production from vineyard planting and development, pest management, cultural practices, harvesting, drying, handling, and economic considerations, to inspection and marketing. Chapters on grapevine physiology, growth and development, fruitfulness, fruit ripening and drying, characteristics, and raisin quality factors reveal the latest in technology and best practices. This 280 page manual is illustrated with 86 color and black and white photographs, 44 tables, and 72 graphs and line drawings. A detailed appendix outlines resources and organizations in the California raisin industry.


Grapes of the Hudson Valley

Grapes of the Hudson Valley

Author: J. Stephen Casscles

Publisher:

Published: 2015-08-01

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9780982520833

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New York's Hudson Valley has long been known as the birthplace of American wine, with roots dating to the 1600s. For centuries, the region's challenging terroir has tested both viticulturalist and wine maker alike, spawning advances in cold-weather breeding, grape growing, and winemaking techniques. "Grapes of the Hudson Valley" is a practical guide for those who have an affinity for hybrid grapes and wines. Casscles enthusiastically shares his first-hand knowledge both in the vineyard and in the cellar to provide insight into the age-old vinifera vs. hybrid debate. His grape descriptions cover the common labrusca and French- American hybrids popular in northern America, as well as some forgotten varieties, and even vinifera, that can be successfully grown east of the Mississippi and north of the Mason-Dixon Line. Grapes of the Hudson Valley presents key information on winter hardiness, vigor, fruit productivity, and wine quality, and is a valuable companion for budding vineyardists, seasoned growers, and wine makers who share cool climates and short growing seasons. It will also appeal to wine drinkers everywhere who enjoy cold-weather grape varietals, properly fermented and in their glass.


A Perfect Score

A Perfect Score

Author: Kathryn Hall

Publisher: Center Street

Published: 2016-09-13

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 1455535788

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A lively husband and wife team recounts their twenty-year climb from amateur winemakers to recipients of an almost unheard-of perfect score from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. Kathryn and Craig Hall launched themselves head first into Napa Valley 20 years ago with the purchase of an 1885 winery and never looked back. Since the couple's purchase of their debut winery, their critically acclaimed HALL Wines and WALT Wines have become fixtures of the California wine industry, winning numerous accolades including a coveted 100-point "perfect score." A PERFECT SCORE weaves a vibrant tale of the HALL brand's meteoric rise to success, Napa Valley's tug-of-war between localism and tourism, and the evolving nature of the wine industry as a whole. Readers who love a good glass of wine will find much to savor in the Halls' expert account of the art, soul, and business of a modern winery.