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This book is a guide to growing winegrapes which meet the quality requirements of winemakers. It is the product of an extensive collaboration of experienced staff of leading Australian research agencies, winegrape growers and winemakers. It represents a significant contribution to the Cooperative Research Centre for Viticulture's aim to accelerate quality vineyard management from vine to palate. A practical, plain language guide, produced for grapegrowers, this book is essential reading for grapegrowers seeking to meet the quality specifications of winemakers and thereby minimise penalties and maximise returns.

Written by Mark Krstic, Gregory Moulds, Bill Panagiotopoulos and Stephen West and including an extensive list of CRCV and industry collaborators, the book provides technical information in a friendly and easy format.

Growing Quality Grapes to Winery Specifications explains and defines six key quality parameters (sugar, pH, berry size, Titratable acidity, colour and contaminants such as fungal disease) as well as detailing the latest sampling procedures, the influence of the local environment and management options that growers can use to manipulate these wine grape quality parameters.

It is a vital tool for growers who are increasingly looking for specific qualities in wine grapes to suit particular wine styles.

The book has been produced by Winetitles and can be purchased from their online bookstore or by placing an order (08) 8223 4799.