Delve into the fascinating world of viticulture, from ancient Egyptian and Roman civilizations to modern techniques, this book takes you on a journey through time and space to discover the history and science behind the cultivation of the vine. Viticulture, the noble art of vine cultivation, has been an integral part of our history and culture for millennia. This book immerses you in the evolution of this practice, from its humble beginnings on the banks of the Nile River to its sophistication in Roman Europe and its renaissance in the 19th and 20th centuries. With "The Art of Viticulture," you will learn about: - The history and development of viticulture from ancient civilizations to the present day. - The influence of climate and terroir on wine production. - The most popular grape varieties and how they are grown to produce world-renowned wines. - Modern vineyard management practices, from site selection to pruning techniques. - The challenges grape growers face, such as pests and diseases, and how they are managed. - The grape transformation process, from harvesting to winemaking. - Current techniques and trends in wine maturation and aging. - Wine marketing and distribution in the global market. - Sustainable practices in viticulture and their environmental impact. A vision of the future of viticulture, considering factors such as climate change and technological advances. With a multidisciplinary approach combining botany, agronomy and enology, this book is essential reading for any wine lover or industry professional looking to delve into the art and science behind every bottle. Discover the exciting world of viticulture and how this ancient practice has evolved to produce the wines we love today!

"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.

The text is designed to enable those concerned with either vine or fruite problems to arrive at considered diagnoses. Tje student will find the text and cited references a comprehensive source of information.

An authoritative and inspirational winetasting course, from one of the world's leading wine educators. 'Explains the mechanics of taste and tasting better than any book I've seen.' - Richard Ehrlich, Independent on Sunday Learn how to taste wine, with one of the world's leading wine educators. This book offers a particularly clear and precise means of teaching yourself how to taste and how to get more out of your wine, whatever your level. All the major grape varieties are explored, and their key characteristics in different regions. Ten practical tastings then cover core tasting techniques. Do you want to explore Dry Whites, for example, looking at 'Old World' versus 'New World' Sauvignon Blancs? Or investigate 'terroir' in a range of Bordeaux wines? Additional information on subjects such as Wines and Age and the impact of climate change complete the picture, making this book a powerful tool for understanding and appreciating wine at all levels.

Oregon Viticulture is a comprehensive, easy-to-use guide to successful strategies and methods for commercial vineyards in Oregon that will be extremely valuable both for current winegrape growers and for prospective growers. It is unique in its approach of combining the expertise and experience of university researchers with that of professional grape growers and winemakers -- most chapters were written by at least two authors with different perspectives. Oregon Viticulture is the successor to the popular Oregon Winegrape Growers Guide, with both broader coverage of more topics and greater depth of coverage than the earlier book. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the characteristics of a vineyard site, matching grape varieties to the site, and selecting and adjusting the most appropriate management practices for each unique site. The structure and physiology of grapevines is concisely summarized, and viticulture principles are introduced throughout the book. Standard production practices are described, and separate chapters discuss sustainable viticulture practices and organic grape growing. In addition, Oregon Viticulture addresses important business management topics not usually found in similar books, including economics, marketing and contracts, compliance with government regulations, and labor management. Commercial winegrape growers, students, researchers, serious home viticulturists, and individuals with a strong interest in Northwest wines and the wine industry will find Oregon Viticulture to be a valuable reference and easy-to-use textbook and guide.

"The Science of Wine does an outstanding job of integrating 'hard' science about wine with the emotional aspects that make wine appealing."--Patrick J. Mahaney, former senior Vice President for wine quality at Robert Mondavi Winery "Jamie Goode is a rarity in the wine world: a trained scientist who can explain complicated subjects without dumbing them down or coming over like a pointy head. It also helps that he's a terrific writer with a real passion for his subject."--Tim Atkin MW, The Observer