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Backyard Vintner The Wine Lover's Guide to Growing Grapes and Making Wine at Home by Jim Law 144 pgs; Paperback 8" x 10" Anyone who ever wanted to have homemade wine and never thought they had the space or ability to make it will love this book. The Backyard Vintner is a handy guide to at-home wine making that teaches readers the tips and tricks of the trade. It is perfect for those who want to bring the feeling of wine country right into their own backyard. The Backyard Vintner teaches readers how to start and maintain a vineyard, providing vital information on topics such as planting, trellising, and proper pruning techniques for grapes; which grape varieties will grow best in every climate or region; and the wines that can be made from each variety. Basic recipes for wines, and advice on topics such as bottling, storing, and serving wines, are also provided. Jim Lay is the award-winning, small-batch vintner and owner of Linden Vineyards in Linden, Virginia. He also writes, lectures, and teaches classes on wine making. item #5931 the price $19.99		Cellaring Wine by Jeff Cox 272 pgs; Paperback 6" x 9" Cellaring Wine is a complete sourcebook for developing a system to enjoy wine as it's meant to be enjoyed - matured to excellence. The home wine cellar is far more than just a building project - in fact, in many cases very little building is necessary. Rather, the book presents a working system of selecting wines that will age well, laying them down properly, keeping track of what is in the cellar, and knowing when to drink the wines at their peak. item #5936 the price $18.95
Great Grapes Grow the Best Ever by Annie Proulx 32 pgs; 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" Paperback A practical how-to book. Annie Proulx walks you through how to grow and care for grapes. item #5933 the price $3.95		Home Wine Making Step by Step Jon A. Iverson 160 pgs; Paperback 5 7/8" x 8 7/8" Focused beginners who want to make delicious wines from the very start will find the straightforward layout of this book easy to use. The step-by-step treatment of the basic fermentation process will help beginners avoid the mistakes that discourage many noives. Also a section for Advanced Amatures. item #5920 the price $17.95
The Home Winemaker's Companion by Gene Spaziani and Ed Halloran 288 pgs; Paperback 8" x 8" A complete reference for the home winemaker. From getting started with the very first batch to advanced techniques for making wines from grapes, this book covers it all. Includes detailed instructions and helpful hints for using concentrates, kits, juices, fruits, and herbs to create a wide variety of homemade wines. item #5921 the price $18.95		The Joy of Home Wine Making by Terry Garey 274 pgs; Paperback Is your comprehensive guide to: the most up-to-date techniques and equipment, readily available and affordable ingredients and materials, aging, bottling, racking, blending, and experimenting. Dozens of original recipes for great-tasting fruit wines, spice wines, herb wines, sparkling wines, sherries, liqueurs, even homemade soda pop! A sparkling brief history of winemaking, helpful illustrations and glossary. item #5915 the price $13.95
Making Wild Wines & Meads 125 Unusual Recipes Using Herbs, Fruits, Flowers & More (Revised & Updated) Originally called Country Wines 176 pages; Paperback 6" x 9" With more than 40 new recipes, this fully revised edition of the Storey classic Country Wines is a comprehensive, inspiring how-to guide for the growing number of new winemakers. item #5917 the price $16.95		Techniques In Home Winemaking by Daniel Pambianchi 294 pgs; Paperback 9" x 6" Techniques in Home Winemaking is an easy-to-use, clearly-illustrated book that caters to novices and advanced winemakers alike. It allows home winemakers to make informed decisions on how to make the best wines from concentrates, juices, or grapes using equipment according to their needs and means. item #5916 the price $22.95
Vines To Wines 256 pgs; Paperback 6" x 9" More than 30,000 copies sold. Viva la vin! With the third edition of Storey favorite From Vines to Wines, you'll learn the tips and techniques of home winemaking from a master of the craft. Author Jeff Cox returns to lead you on a winemaking tour, covering the complete process of growing grapes and making wine to be celebrated! item #5930 the price $18.95		Winemakers Recipe Handbook by Ray Massacessi Paperback 101 recipes using several different fruits and grapes. item #5935 the price $3.95
Wine Maker's Answer Book by Alison Crowe 384 pgs; Flexibind 4 1/2" x 6 3/8" From the basic process to troubleshooting to creating exotic or sparkling sips, The Winemaker's Answer Book has everything the bewildered winemaker needs to know. item #5910 the price $14.95		Winemaker Beginner's Guide Thinking about concocting your first batch of wine? Learn how to make wine, whether you're planning on using a kit, juice or fresh fruit. This is your one-stop guide & reference tool to get your winemaking off on the right foot. The WineMaker Beginner's Guide steers you through all the basic steps of selecting equipment, building recipes and knowing your ingredients in an easy to understand format. Don't let the title fool you either. Even if you have several batches under your belt, you're sure to glean some very valuable information in the Beginner's Guide. Intro to Winemaking Wine Kit Section Science Section Grape Wine Country Wine Bottling & Aging Plus, the guide also includes a bonus section on how to get started making your own beer as well. item #5858 the price $6.99