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New Grape Cultivars title launched |
In March 2009, Cheviot Publishing launched the highly anticipated title by esteemed viticulture expert, Prof. PG Goussard, of the Department Viticulture and Oenology, Stellenbosch University: Grape Cultivars for wine production in South Africa.
A thorough knowledge of cultivars is essential for vineyard establishment and cultivation, vinification and marketing strategies. In addition to the reliable identification of wine grape cultivars, the values associated with their characteristics, cultivation preferences and cultivation needs cannot be overemphasized – particularly in South African conditions.
In this inspiring publication, author PG Goussard explores the complex science of ampelography, combining decades of research and in-field experience in the South African wine industry. The easy-to-read and easy-to-understand approach and vast amount of comparative detail, makes GRAPE CULTIVARS an essential companion for both the novice reader and the vineyard specialist.
GRAPE CULTIVARS features:
- An expert overview on ampelography for cultivar identification,
- International cultivar names spellings,
- Detailed analysis on more than sixty red and white wine grape cultivars,
- Superb full colour photographs of shoot tips, leaves and grape bunches for easy identification,
- Specialist advice on cultivation for quality wine production,
- At-a-glance panels providing comparative detail on origin, growth and yield,
- Highlights internationally recognised synonyms.
- "New" and "alternative" cultivars with reference to more recent imports
GRAPE CULTIVARS is available in an Afrikaans and an English edition.
Professor and Mrs Goussard with publisher Elmari Swart at the launch of his Afrikaans and English titles on Grape Varieties for Wine Production
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