Soils For Fine Wines
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Soils For Fine Wines
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Author : Robert E. White
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2003-07-31
Soils For Fine Wines written by Robert E. White and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-07-31 with Science categories.
In recent years, viticulture has seen phenomenal growth, particularly in such countries as Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Chile, and South Africa. The surge in production of quality wines in these countries has been built largely on the practice of good enology and investment in high technology in the winery, enabling vintners to produce consistently good, even fine wines. Yet less attention has been paid to the influence of vineyard conditions on wines and their distinctiveness-an influence that is embodied in the French concept of terroir. An essential component of terroir is soil and the interaction between it, local climate, vineyard practices, and grape variety on the quality of grapes and distinctiveness of their flavor. This book considers that component, providing basic information on soil properties and behavior in the context of site selection for new vineyards and on the demands placed on soils for grape growth and production of wines. Soils for Fine Wines will be of interest to professors and upper-level students in enology, viticulture, soils and agronomy as well as wine enthusiasts and professionals in the wine industry.
Soils For Fine Wines
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Author : Robert E. White
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Soils For Fine Wines written by Robert E. White and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with categories.
White (soil science, U. of Melbourne) provides basic information on soil properties and behaviors in the contexts of site selection for new vineyards, and demands placed on soils by wine production. The highly-technical reference focuses on the French concept of terroir, which can be interpreted as the interaction between soil and surrounding fact.
Understanding Vineyard Soils
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Author : Robert White
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2009-04-28
Understanding Vineyard Soils written by Robert White and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04-28 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Terroir connotes a sense of place that imparts a distinctive character to wine. A central component of terroir is the soil and its immediate surroundings. Thus, an understanding of the basic properties of soils and how they function as a "living skin" on the earth's surface is of fundamental importance to grape growers and winemakers. Stripped of scientific jargon, Understanding Vineyard Soils explains to a wide audience how soils form and why they are so variable. Robert White describes essential chemical 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 grape growers and winemakers to take care of the soil and minimize the impact of their activities on the environment. This book is a practical guide for viticulturists 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. Understanding Vineyard Soils will discuss new developments, especially in precision viticulture and organic viticulture. The introduction will address new technologies (near and remote sensing, digital soil mapping) as well as traditional soil classification. Following a chapter on site selection are the three core chapters on vineyard and soil management - The Nutrition of Grapevines, Where the Vine Roots Live, and The Living Soil. The book is written from an international perspective - the important points discussed in Chapters 1 through 6 are illustrated with examples drawn from many wine regions around the world.
Healthy Soils For Healthy Vines
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Author : Robert White
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2019-09-01
Healthy Soils For Healthy Vines written by Robert White and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-01 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Healthy Soils for Healthy Vines provides a clear understanding of vineyard soils and how to manage and improve soil health for best vineyard performance. It covers the inherent and dynamic properties of soil health, how to choose which soil properties to monitor, how to monitor soil and vine performance, and how vineyard management practices affect soil health, fruit composition and wine sensory characters. It also covers the basic tenets of sustainable winegrowing and their significance for business resilience in the face of a changing climate. This book will be of practical value to anyone growing grapevines, managing a vineyard or making wine, from the small individual grower to the large wine company employee. It will be of special interest to winegrowers employing organic, natural or biodynamic methods of production, where the primary focus is on the biological health of the soil.
The Dirty Guide To Wine Following Flavor From Ground To Glass
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Author : Alice Feiring
language : en
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Release Date : 2017-06-13
The Dirty Guide To Wine Following Flavor From Ground To Glass written by Alice Feiring and has been published by The Countryman Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-13 with Cooking categories.
Discover new favorites by tracing wine back to its roots
Vineyards Rocks And Soils
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Author : Alex Maltman
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2018
Vineyards Rocks And Soils written by Alex Maltman and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with SCIENCE categories.
Jurassic, basalt, moraine, flint, alluvial, magma: what are these words and what do they have to do with wine? The answers are here in this book. They are geological terms that reflect a bond between wine and the land. Understanding geology, however, is tricky. Geological concepts are obscure; processes can be imperceptibly slow, invisible, and unimaginably ancient. The terminology is formidable, such that even the names of common rocks carry an air of mystery. Geology is introduced plainly, starting with basic principles, all in the context of wine. The emphasis is on the kinds of processes that shape vineyards, and on the minerals, rocks and soils that host the vines. Geological words now commonly seen in wine writings are systematically explained. You will learn the stories behind some of the names, the human face of geology. The book also explores how the geology-wine connection manifests in the finished product and evaluates its importance, particularly in the contexts of minerality, terroir, and wine taste. The fact is that geology is increasingly being promoted in the world of wine; the aim here is to help it be properly understood.
Terroir
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Author : James E. Wilson (Geologist)
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1998-01-01
Terroir written by James E. Wilson (Geologist) and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-01-01 with Cooking categories.
The French word terroir is used to describe all the ecological factors that make a particular type of wine special to the region of its origin. James E. Wilson uses his training as a geologist and his years of research in the wine regions of France to fully examine the concept of terroir. The result combines natural history, social history, and scientific study, making this a unique book that all wine connoisseurs and professionals will want close at hand. In Part One Wilson introduces the full range of environmental factors that together form terroir. He explains France's geological foundation; its soil, considered the "soul" of a vineyard; the various climates and microclimates; the vines, their history and how each type has evolved; and the role that humans--from ancient monks to modern enologists--have played in viticulture. Part Two examines the history and habitat of each of France's major wine regions. Wilson explores the question of why one site yields great wines while an adjacent site yields wines of lesser quality. He also looks at cultural influences such as migration and trade and at the adaptations made by centuries of vignerons to produce distinctive wine styles. Wilson skillfully presents both technical information and personal anecdotes, and the book's photographs, maps, and geologic renderings are extremely helpful. The appendices contain a glossary and information on the labeling of French wines. With a wealth of information explained in clear English, Wilson's book enables wine readers to understand and appreciate the mystique of terroir. The French word terroir is used to describe all the ecological factors that make a particular type of wine special to the region of its origin. James E. Wilson uses his training as a geologist and his years of research in the wine regions of France to fully examine the concept of terroir. The result combines natural history, social history, and scientific study, making this a unique book that all wine connoisseurs and professionals will want close at hand. In Part One Wilson introduces the full range of environmental factors that together form terroir. He explains France's geological foundation; its soil, considered the "soul" of a vineyard; the various climates and microclimates; the vines, their history and how each type has evolved; and the role that humans--from ancient monks to modern enologists--have played in viticulture. Part Two examines the history and habitat of each of France's major wine regions. Wilson explores the question of why one site yields great wines while an adjacent site yields wines of lesser quality. He also looks at cultural influences such as migration and trade and at the adaptations made by centuries of vignerons to produce distinctive wine styles. Wilson skillfully presents both technical information and personal anecdotes, and the book's photographs, maps, and geologic renderings are extremely helpful. The appendices contain a glossary and information on the labeling of French wines. With a wealth of information explained in clear English, Wilson's book enables wine readers to understand and appreciate the mystique of terroir.
Soils And Climate Influences On Sauvignon Blanc Wine Style
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Author : Mike Trought
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Soils And Climate Influences On Sauvignon Blanc Wine Style written by Mike Trought and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with categories.
A question often asked is “why do fine wines grow where they do?” (Wilson 1998). Let’s start with the obvious: Wine is the product of man, but without suitable soil and climate, there would be no grapes to convert into wine. Given the appropriate conditions, man’s intervention comes next. The late Maynard Amerine once said to members of the Institute of Wine, “If it was left to God, grape juice would become vinegar”. However, some regions of the world and vineyards within these regions consistently produce better fruit which allows the oenologist to produce superior wine. The extent to which this ability to produce superior wine is a reflection of the earth or soil (Terre), the location of the block of land (Terrain) or the administration and management of the property (Territoire) is the subject of much discussion. Terroir is now used by the New World wine industry to describe the amalgam of soil, climate and vine and wine management and their effect on wine style. In most traditional wine growing regions the superior terroir have been recognized following hundreds of years of cultivation of vines and wine production. In other cases, in particular in the New World wine growing regions, unique and superior vineyards are recognized after a relatively short period of wine production. Marlborough, in the north-east corner of the South Island of New Zealand, is a case in point.
Volcanic Wines
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Author : John Szabo
language : en
Publisher: Jacqui Small
Release Date : 2016-10-16
Volcanic Wines written by John Szabo and has been published by Jacqui Small this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-16 with Cooking categories.
Winner in Drink category - André Simon Food and Drink Book Awards 2016 Volcanic Wines takes a novel approach to the world of wine, using volcanic soil as the overarching theme and link between a wide range of grapes and wine regions. Wine professionals are already deeply attuned to the impact of terroir and soil type on wine characteristics and quality. While consumers tend to rely on grape variety as their main purchasing cue, as the market broadens and general knowledge of wine expands, terroir now figures more prominently in their thinking. It's more widely acknowledged and understood today that even small variations in soil type can result in dramatically different wines, and that the same soil type can yield a distinctive imprint regardless of grape variety or production region. John Szabo introduces geology, volcanism and the correlation between soil type and wine composition, with the right balance of science, personal history and commercial considerations. A wide and breathtaking range of photographs highlight how stunning volcanic wine regions are; together with maps and wine labels, the reader is taken on a visual tour of these remote corners of the globe. Volcanic Wines is a well-researched resource on the history, unique characteristics, wine styles and most celebrated producers in each volcanic region. Personal and anecdotal information helps to humanize the journey, with experiences and discoveries shared in eloquent but accessible, playful prose.
Terroir And Other Myths Of Winegrowing
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Author : Mark A. Matthews
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2016-03-15
Terroir And Other Myths Of Winegrowing written by Mark A. Matthews and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-15 with Cooking categories.
"Matthews brings a scientist's skepticism and scrutiny to widely held ideas and beliefs about viticulture--often promulgated by people who have not tried to grow grapes for a living--and subjects them to critical examination: Is terroir primarily a marketing ploy that obscures our understanding of which environments really produce the best wine? Can grapevines that yield a high berry crop generate wines of high quality? What does it mean to have vines that are balanced or grapes that are fully mature? Do biodynamic practices violate biological principles? These and other questions will be addressed in a book that could alternatively be titled (in homage to a PUP bestseller) On Wine Bullshit"--Provided by publisher.