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An indispensable book for every wine lover, from some of the world's greatest experts. Where do wine grapes come from and how are they related to each other? What is the historical background of each grape variety? Where are they grown? What sort of wines do they make and, most importantly, what do they taste like? Using the most cutting-edge DNA analysis and detailing almost 1,400 distinct grape varieties, as well as myriad correct (and highlighting almost as many incorrect) synonyms, this particularly beautiful book includes revelatory grape family trees, and a rich variety of illustrations from Viala and Vermorel's seminal ampelography with century-old illustrations. Combining Jancis Robi...
Everything you ever wanted to know about growing grapes The growing of grapes has a long and rich history. Whether grown to produce wine, table grapes, or raisins, this tiny fruit has been a staple since nearly the dawn of civilization. This comprehensive guide includes everything you need to grow grapes, from a history and classification of grapes to cement your knowledge to specific items of interest like vine improvement, site selection, mineral nutrition, watering, vine management, and hazards to avoid.
Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin complex, also called OPC, is an incredible antioxidant, one that battles aging, Free radicals and much more. Found in high concentrations in the grapes used for wine making, OPC is the main contributor to the health benefits moderate wine consumption has proven to offer. Yet while drinking wine is a pleasurable past time for many, increased alcoholic consumption has also been shown to be problematic, leading to possible addiction, weight gain, accidents and more. Luckily, there is a way to gain the benefits of OPC without ingesting copious amounts of wine - grape seed extract. Found most commonly in tablets, capsules and liquid form, grape seed extract is readily available at most health food stores and is easily digestible. This guide breaks down where to find it, how to take it, what benefits there are to be gained and discusses any concerns that might arise. While not quite the fountain of youth, Grape Seed Extract may be nature's most perfect antioxidant.
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.
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At long last, a book for grape growers who wish to use organic growing methods to raise healthy, thriving vineyards in the backyard or on a small commercial scale. "The only reference you need if you want to raise a few grape vines."—Rocky Mountain News Grapes are the most popular and widely grown fruit in the world. From the tropics to Alaska, grapes will grow successfully in almost every climate. Whether you raise them for fresh eating, or for making wine, juice, or jellies and preserves, the right grapes will reward you with abundant crops for a modest investment of time and effort. The Grape Grower distills the broad knowledge and long-time personal experience of Lon Rombough, one of N...
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