'Understanding Vineyard Soils' explains to a wide audience how soild form and why they are so variable. Robert White describes essential and physical processes involving nutrients, water, oxygen and carbon dioxide, moderated by the activities of soil organisms, and proposes remedies to alleviate adverse conditions such as soil acidity, compaction, poor drainage and salinity. The pros and cons of organic viticulture are discussed, as are the possible impacts of climate change. The author explains how sustainable wine production requires grapegrowers and winemakers to take care of the soil and minimise the impact of their activities on the environment. This book is a practical guide for viticulturalists and for the lay reader who is seeking general information about soils, but who may also wish to pursue in more depth the influence of different soil types on vine performance and wine character.
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Companion CD now includes map links to wineries, cellar doors and vineyards.
The 27th annual edition of The Australian and New Zealand Wine Industry Directory lists Australian wineries - catagorised by state and New Zealand wineries. This listing has production and distribution details as well as personnel, telephone, fax, e-mail and address information. There is also a comprehensive listing of wine industry suppliers, a buyers' guide, listings of personnel involved in the industry, distributors, retailers, brands, teaching and research institutions, organisations, wine writers, publications and a calendar of events and wine shows, plus statistical and graphical summaries and an overview of the 2008 wine industry year.
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Proceedings of an ASVO oenology seminar held in Adelaide on 10 September 2008. The contents comprise articles written by industry professionals and focus on the environment, climate change, carbon and sustainability.
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A Taste of the World of Wine is a comprehensive and practical guide that takes the reader on a journey through the history of wine, viticulture and winemaking practices, how to taste wine and the characteristics of the major wine styles of the world.
The concise, easy to follow, educational approach makes it an ideal book for anyone who is interested in wine. The book contains 212 pages of informative text, maps, wine style guides, tasting clues and over 300 photographs to illustrate the diversity and richness of the world of wine. Educational in format it has been written for students and the general wine consumer who wants to know a little more. It is suitable as a foundation text and a useful reference for all students of wine. It can be used in wine courses, hospitality courses, and for training retail, marketing and cellar door sales personnel or just to enjoy the read.
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Proceedings of a conference held in Adelaide in July 2007 to consider the business if making wine. Sessions focused on the practical business aspects of viticulture and oenology, innovation and oppurtunities for growth in the wine industry, climate change amd environmental conditions. This voume includes papers from Australian and international presenters, and a 144-page poster section. Includes a CD in PC format only.
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