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A Vineyard Odyssey : The Organic Fight to Save Wine from the Ravages of Nature - John Kiger

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A Vineyard Odyssey

The Organic Fight to Save Wine from the Ravages of Nature

By: John Kiger

eText | 6 June 2013

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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. Yet rather than responding with toxic chemicals, Kiger explains how an organic approach to cultivation can conquer or at least contain them. 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.

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John’s naturally inquisitive, high-tech nature and southern charm are exactly what he brings to his grape growing: the right amount of smarts, common sense, humor, and joy. If you’ve been bitten by the wine bug and want to jump in and you think you know it all—or nothing at all—then this is a must read. John’s thorough research into day-to-day, perplexing organic farming will challenge the weathered veteran grower and give confidence to the weekend farmer alike. Salute!
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