A Vineyard Odyssey - The Organic Fight to Save Wine from the Ravages of Nature (Hardcover, New)

A Vineyard Odyssey is a fascinating saga of wine-the journey from vine to bottle-that takes the reader on a travelogue of the many hazards that lie along the way. John Kiger tracks the nefarious denizens of the vineyard world: the host of insects, fungi, bacteria, and viruses, along with the feathered and furry critters, that lurk in vineyards. All are capable of sabotaging a promising vintage right under the nose of an unsuspecting grower. Rather than responding with toxic chemicals, Kiger follows an organic approach to cultivation, explaining how natural and biological controls can conquer or at least contain these vineyard saboteurs. Highlighting the many hazards of nature that lie hidden in any vintage, the author tells the story of a winegrower and an organic philosophy that guides the annual struggle to coax great wine from a steep hillside and a few thousand vines. Combining history, science, technology, and personal experience, this book vividly brings to life the hard-fought battles behind the wines we savor.

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2013
First published:	June 2013
Authors:	John Kiger
Dimensions:	235 x 159 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - With dust jacket
Pages:	202
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-4422-2190-1
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Business negotiation Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Applied ecology > General Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Horticulture > Viticulture Books > Health, Home & Family > Cookery / food & drink etc > Beverages > Alcoholic beverages > Wines Books > Food & Drink > Beverages > Alcoholic beverages > Wines Books > Biography > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4422-2190-9
Barcode:	9781442221901

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