The Grapevine: From the Science to the Practice of Growing Vines for Wine [Hardcover] [Nov 01, 2011] Iland, Patrick; Dry, Peter R.; Proffitt, Tony; Rolley, L.; Iland, Patrick and Wilkes, E.

Patrick Iland

ISBN 10: 0958160554 / ISBN 13: 9780958160551

Published by Patrick Inland Wine Promotions Pty Ltd, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Grapevine: From the Science to the Practice of Growing Vines for Wine [Hardcover] [Nov 01, 2011] Iland, Patrick; Dry, Peter R.; Proffitt, Tony; Rolley, L.; Iland, Patrick and Wilkes, E.
• Publisher: Patrick Inland Wine Promotions Pty Ltd
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0958160554
• ISBN 13: 9780958160551
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This book explores the links between scientific principles and the practice of viticulture. It is a story of roots, buds, leaves, berries and wines and contains information about grapevine growth, physiology and biochemistry; the climate and soils in which vines grow; and how these impact on berry composition and the taste of a wine. This book is a valuable resource for viticulturists, winemakers and all students of the vine and its wines. Topics include: Grapevine anatomy and growth grapevine physiology molecular biology Berry composition Berry ripening processes Water, soil and the vine Climate and the vine Vineyard variability Matching vines, grapes and wines