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From Vines to Wines : The Complete Guide to Growing Grapes and Making Your Own Wine by Jeff Cox (1999, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherStorey Publishing
ISBN-101580171052
ISBN-139781580171052
eBay Product ID (ePID)609102
Product Key Features
Edition3
Book TitleFrom Vines to Wines : the Complete Guide to Growing Grapes and Making Your Own Wine
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1999
TopicBeverages / Alcoholic / General, Beverages / Alcoholic / Wine, Fruit, Methods / General
IllustratorYes
GenreCooking, Gardening
AuthorJeff Cox
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight14.1 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN98-039860
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsSCox 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 SRead a book or two on the basics of home winemaking " Jeff Cox "s From Vines to Wines is a good one. " Wine Spectator SThis 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 S Complete " aptly describes the tables, glossary, illustrations, and readable text. S " Country Journal San intelligent handbook on how to make good wine. Without getting into the details of hard science, it teaches, informs and excites. " Beverage Business, "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, 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 , eoeCox 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 youe(tm)re seeing when you visit a winery of vineyard, this book will prove invaluable.e e" San Francisco Examiner eoeRead a book or two on the basics of home winemaking e" Jeff Coxe(tm)s From Vines to Wines is a good one.e e" Wine Spectator eoeThis 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.e e" Orlando Sentinel eoe e~Completee(tm) aptly describes the tables, glossary, illustrations, and readable text. eoe e" Country Journal eoean intelligent handbook on how to make good wine. Without getting into the details of hard science, it teaches, informs and excites.e e" Beverage Business, 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, "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 Decimal634.8
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., Create you own backyard winery From breaking ground to savoring the finished product, Jeff Cox's From Vines to Wines is the most complete and up-to-date guide to growing flawless grapes and making extraordinary wine. Wine connoisseurs, gardeners, and home winemakers will find the latest techniques in this fully revised and updated edition. With thorough, illustrated instructions, you'll learn how to: -- Choose and prepare a vineyard site -- Construct sturdy and effective trellising systems -- Plant, prune, and harvest the perfect grapes for your climate -- Press, ferment, age and bottle your own wine -- Judge wine for clarity, color, aroma, body, and taste
LC Classification NumberSB389.C69 1999
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- May 24, 2017
everything in one book
this one book has everything that I need to grow grapes and how to make wine .Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 26, 2019
a book everyone should read
this book is full of valuable informationVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 21, 2020
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