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interesting, but not enough detail for the real world - [08 Mar 2010]
Some domains are discussed in detail (eg pruning), others are almost left out completely (eg disease control (either classic or bio(dynamic)). Vinification is ok, but very little on 'corrective chemistry'. But I did like the book and I do recommend it...
eg disease control (either classic or bio(dynamic)). Vinification is ok, but very little on...
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Great source. - [22 Feb 2010]
For an enthusiast or aspiring home vintner, this guide is of great benefit. Regional proclivities, trellis architecture, timing of the harvest, yeast strains, and cellaring are only a few of the topics of which a novice would have little or no knowledge...
trellis architecture, timing of the harvest, yeast strains, and cellaring are only...
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Helpful information - [06 Dec 2009]
It was purchased to help me with growing my own grapes for winemaking. The information was very helpful
very helpful
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Great book - [27 Nov 2009]
Actually read this from cover to cover, which is pretty unusual for me. Great info, especially the table of what grape varietals can be grown in which zone.
the table of what grape varietals can be grown in which zone.
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Very Throiugh! - [17 Nov 2009]
Highly recommended, it covers everything you need to know to get started growing your own wine grapes to turning your harvest into award winning custom crafted wines.
wine grapes to turning your harvest into award winning custom crafted wines.
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One book tells all - [31 Mar 2009]
I am a weekend vineyardist. It's just a hobby that I got into a couple of years ago. Of the 1/2 dozen or so books that I have read on this hobby, I would rank this one at the top. I think the book is well written, well organized and easy to understand...
1/2 dozen or so books that I have read on this hobby, I would rank this one at the top. I...
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From Vines to Wines - [11 Mar 2009]
When I bought this, I thought there would be many pictures inside, as that would be so great for someone to make their one Wine. There were no pictures at all. I am putting it on my EBAY, as I can't read. Three years ago, I fell off my new house and died...
for someone to make their one Wine. There were no pictures at all. I am putting it on my...
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Start to finish guide - [02 Jan 2009]
An enjoyable and easy-to-follow book on growing grapes and making wine. Usually you would have to buy one book on grape growing and another on how to make wine, but Cox combines both in one volume. A worthwhile book even for those who make wine, but only...
have to buy one book on grape growing and another on how to make wine, but Cox combines both...
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Review By Craig Justice, Founder, Blue Merle Vineyard & Winery - [12 May 2008]
When we were planning our vineyard we needed all the help we could get. From Vines To Wines was one book kept by the bedside for constant reference during the planning and planting stage. (The other book was "Vineyard Simple." The illustrated guide to...
was one book kept by the bedside for constant reference during the planning and planting ...
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Especially good for trellising and pruning - [11 Dec 2007]
I gave this to my father and he was so excited because it focused a lot on building a good trellis with good illustrations and also good for prunning. These are two things that lack in other books that i have bought him (and that I am starting to be interested...
trellis with good illustrations and also good for prunning. These are two things that lack...
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