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THE VINEYARD GRAPE VARIETAL TRIAL
A VARIETAL TRIAL FOR MARGINAL GROWING CONDITIONS:
Rist Canyon Vineyard consists of a varietal trial containing ...
GRAPE RESEARCH
WINTER HARDINESS AND FROST AVOIDANCE:
Besides a varietal trial, the Rist Canyon Vineyard is being used for a number ...
GRAPE GROWING CONSULTATION
We at the Rist Canyon Vineyard have learned much about growing grapes in marginal, cool climate areas. ...
2001, THE FIRST YEAR:
THE BEGININGS
Site preparation on the Rist Canyon Vineyards was completed in the fall of 2000 and the planting was ...
2002, THE VINE BUILDING YEAR:
GRAPE FROST TOLERANCE
Late frost destroys chances of having a crop produced ...
GRAPE WINTER HARDINESS
Survival of the vines through the winter...
VINE RECOVERY
What do you do when you suspect winter injury?...
PRUNING AND TRAINING GRAPEVINES
My Thoughts on pruning...
2002 AT RIST CANYON VINEYARDS
How the Year 2002 Went at the Vineyard
2003, THE FIRST YEAR TO FRUIT:
2003 AT RIST CANYON VINEYARDS
How the Year 2003 Went at the Vineyard
2004, THE ALGINATE EXPERIMENT:
2004 AT RIST CANYON VINEYARDS
How the Year 2004 Alginate Experiments Went at the Vineyard
2005, JUST ADDING GRAPE GROWING INFORMATION:
RECOMMENDED GRAPE VARIETIES TO PLANT
Varieties that I recommend based on performance in the vineyard
RIST CANYON VINEYARDS NEWSLETTER
Back Issues Archive to the Grape Growing Newsletter
RIST CANYON VINEYARDS GRAPE GROWING FORUM
New Grape Growing Forum That You Can Find Growing Info From Other Growers
BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS ON GRAPE GROWING AND MAKING WINE:
GRAPE BOOKS
Need books on grape growing and winemaking...
GRAPE PUBLICATIONS
Publications and websites on grape growing and winemaking...
Miscellaneous:
GRAPEVINES AND GRAPE GROWING SUPPLIES
Information on obtaining vines and cuttings plus grape growing supplies and equipment...
RIST CANYON VINEYARDS' ONLINE STORE
Rist Canyon Vineyards now has an online store where you can buy t-shirts, caps, coffee mugs, and much more with the RCV logo. You should really check this out...
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DeChaunac at harvest time in late September, 2003. Hardy, vigorous, productive.
Newest Rist Canyon Vineyards Newsletter Archives
10.06.03 Crusher/Destemmer plate available.
RCV Picks
Volume 1, The Handbook of Enology:...A standard reference to making wines. Up to date with modern winemaking techniques. Replacing "Table Wines" as the standard reference:
A good winemaking manual to start your winemaking hobby or career:
A solid overview of traditional old world winemaking and how the classic wines are made:
A good basic book about growing grapes and making wine from them. Has become one of the standards on grape growing. Most of the techniques come from growing in California, but still recommended:
The complete picture on disease and disease control for grapes. A standard:
This was the first book I ever bought on growing grapes. One of the best to this date. It's the book that made me realize there's a place for hybrids in grape growing. It is full of information on the backround of growing grapes in the Eastern U.S., as well as tip for growing grapes and varietal selection:
The companion to a "Wine Growers Guide". Everything you need to know about making wine on a small or commercial scale. It got me through my first attempts at making wine from actual grapes that I'd grown. Emphasis on the hybrids:
This is a MUST book for anyone attempting to push the limits of grape growing into the colder regions of the continent. Much specific information for the northern areas. Solid information on grape varieties for cold, short growing season areas. The authors have much practical knowledge of growing grapes in Minnesota. (this book must be ordered from the author, find price information from the link):
Sunlight into Wine is one of the best books on canopy management and grapevine trellising systems. For those wanting to know how to obtain maximum grape production, this is a must book.
Sunlight into Wine can be obtained in the United States from the Practical Winery Magazine's bookshelf at:
Practical Winery