Now in its fifth edition, this work continues to be an indispensable resource for anyone interested in small-scale winemaking in North America. Equally divided between descriptions of growing grapes and making wine, the book is packed with details, strategies, and tips. Growing information includes site selection and preparation, choosing grape varieties, planting, training, pest control, and harvesting. Among the making-related topics are grape processing, sanitation, preparing containers, fermentation, racking, bottling, storing, and serving. The multiple appendixes offer sources for wine equipment and information, supplies, and grapevines, as well as information on grape pests and diseases. There are also many useful tables: e.g., recommendations for wine grapes by region, pruning guidelines, soil types, and trellising options. Updates to this edition consist of new techniques and varieties for growers in colder regions. (Library Journal Reviews)
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