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PublisherStorey Publishing

ISBN-101612124380

ISBN-139781612124384

eBay Product ID (ePID)176432010

Product Key Features

Edition5

Book TitleFrom Vines to Wines, 5th Edition : the Complete Guide to Growing Grapes and Making Your Own Wine

Number of Pages264 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicBeverages / Alcoholic / General, Beverages / Alcoholic / Wine, Agriculture / Enology & Viticulture, Fruit

Publication Year2015

FeaturesNew Edition

IllustratorYes

GenreCooking, Technology & Engineering, Gardening

AuthorJeff Cox

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight15.4 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2014-033708

Reviews"Cox has a lively prose style that keeps this guide for grape growers and home vintners from ever becoming dull or pompous. Whether you plan to grow or make your own wine or just want to understand what you're seeing when you visit a winery of vineyard, this book will prove invaluable." -- San Francisco Examiner "Read a book or two on the basics of home winemaking -- Jeff Cox's From Vines to Wines is a good one." -- Wine Spectator "This book takes the reader from grape to glass . . . easy-to-use lists, tables and drawings will inspire confidence in readers who are interested in making their own wines." -- Orlando Sentinel " 'Complete' aptly describes the tables, glossary, illustrations, and readable text. " -- Country Journal "an intelligent handbook on how to make good wine. Without getting into the details of hard science, it teaches, informs and excites." -- Beverage Business

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal634.8

Edition DescriptionNew Edition

Table Of ContentList of Tables Acknowledgments Foreword by Tim Mondavi Preface Introduction: Making Wine Part 1: Selecting the Vines The Secrets of Good Wine The Origin of Classic Wine Grapes A Self-Education in Wine Vinifera in the United States Part 2: Growing the Grapes Parts of the Grapevine How Much Wine to Make Finding a Favorable Site Grape Trellises Constructing a Trellis Ordering and Planting Grapestock Managing Vineyard Rows and Aisles Irrigation Pruning in the First Two Years Establishing a Training System Pruning Mature Vines Cluster Thinning Training Systems Illustrated Pest Control Strategies Fertilization Tending Grape Crops Determining Ripeness Harvesting Part 3: Making the Wine Crush Immediately after Picking Decisions of the First Few Days The Primary Fermentation The Secondary Fermentation The First Racking Cold Stabilization Using Barrels Further Racking and Aging Wine Disorders Filtering Fining Blending Final Measurements before Bottling Bottling Corking Labeling Making Sparkling Wine Cellaring the Wine Wine Accoutrements Sensory Evaluation of Wine Appendix 1. The Home Winemaker's Record Book Appendix 2. For More Information Appendix 3. Sources of Supplies Appendix 4. Sources of Grapevines Appendix 5. Grape Pests and Diseases Index

SynopsisJoin the journey from grape to bottle in the fifth edition of this classic guide to winemaking. Covering the entire process and including solutions for problems, this is a must-have for current and new winemakers alike., From planting vines to savoring the finished product, Jeff Cox covers every aspect of growing flawless grapes and making extraordinary wine. Fully illustrated instructions show you how to choose and prepare a vineyard site; build trellising systems; select, plant, prune, and harvest the right grapes for your climate; press, ferment, and bottle wine; and judge wine for clarity, color, aroma, and taste. With information on making sparkling wines, ice wines, port-style wines, and more, this comprehensive guide is an essential resource for every winemaker.

LC Classification NumberSB389.C69 2015