Recommended Publications

The search for good information on any new topic is always
time consuming and possibly a waste of money if you don't
choose wisely.  Hopefully sharing this information will save
you some time and a lot of grief.

These recommendations should prove worthy of your time
and money if you are interested in starting a vineyard or
making wine.  All sources listed here are excellent.

Paperback Books

  • "From Vines to Wines - Jeff Cox"
  • "The Way to Make Wine - How to Craft Superb Table
    Wines at Home - Sheridan Warrick"
  • "Understanding Wine Technology - The Science of
    Wine Explained - New Edition - David Bird
    Chartered Chemist & Master of Wine"
  • "The Joy Of Home Winemaking - Terry Garey"
  • "The American Wine Society Presents - Growing Wine
    Grapes - J.R. McGrew, J. Loenholdt, T. Zabadal, A.
    Hunt and H. Amberg"

Hardcover Books

  • "From The Vine - Exploring Michigan Wineries -
    Sharon Kegerreis and Lorri Hathaway"

Sharon and Lorri are from Northern Michigan and are trying
to promote Michigan wines and vineyards.  Visit their web
site for more information:  
michiganvine.com.  Help their
effort and pass the word about Michigan's excellent wineries.

Magazines

Michigan State University Extension - Publications

Note: some MSUE publications may be freely downloaded.  
Many of them have a large number of color photos that take
a bit of time to download if you don't have high speed
Internet.  Color printing is costly as well.  For the meager cost,
ordering rather than downloading is the recommended
option.  

All documents listed below can be found using the
publications link provided.

  • "A Pocket Guide for Grape IPM Scouting in the
    North Central and Eastern United States - Updated
    2007 - E2889"
  • "Winter Injury to Grapevines and Methods of
    Protection - E2930"
  • "Table Grape Varieties for Michigan - E2642"
  • "Wine Grape Varieties for Michigan - E2643"
  • "Vineyard Establishment I -Preplant Decisions -
    E2644"
  • "Vineyard Establishment II - Planting and Early Care
    of Vineyards - E2645"
  • Pest Control in Small Vineyards (Grape) - E2698"
  • "Growing Table Grapes in a Temperate Climate -
    E2774"

Michigan State University Extension - DVD's


This DVD comes in English and Spanish.  It's a little costly
for the amount of content.  However, if you know nothing
about pruning grapevines you may want to consider it.  It
may work well for training staff members as well.
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MSUE - Scouting Guide - Great book!!!
Publications
This book is an
excellent field
guide.  The pages
are semi
waterproof as
well.
We recommend it
as a must buy!
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