Winescapes are unique agricultural landscapes that are shaped by the presence of vineyards, wine-making activities, and the wineries where wines are produced and stored. Where viticulture is successful it transforms the local landscape into a combination of agriculture, industry, and tourism. This book demystifies viticulture in a way that helps the reader understand the environmental and economic conditions necessary in the art and practice of wine making. Distinctive characteristics of the book include a detailed discussion of more than thirty grape cultivars, an overview of wine regions around the country, and a survey of wine publications and festivals. Gary Peters discusses the major environmental conditions affecting viticulture, especially weather and climate, and outlines the special problems the industry faces from lack of capital, competition, and changing public tastes.
By:
Gary L Peters
Imprint: Westview Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9780813328560
ISBN 10: 081332856X
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 11 April 1997
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Professional and scholarly
,
Professional & Vocational
,
A / AS level
,
Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
A Geographer's Appreciation of America's Wine Country -- Grapevines -- Major Cultivars in American Vineyards Today -- American Environments for Wine Grapes -- American Wine Making Comes of Age -- Wien Regions and Wine Labels -- American Viticultural Landscapes -- Seasons, Ceremonies, and Wine-Judging Events -- The Viticultural Area as a Working Landscape -- Communicating About Grapes and Wines -- America's Viticultural Future
Gary L. Peters, a professional geographer for twenty-five years, is the author of The Wines and Vines of California. He lives and teaches in Long Beach, California.
