Customer Reviews

The Backyard Vintner: An Enthusiast's Guide to Growing Grapes and Making Wine at Home

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I've purchased several "how to" wine books and this one is good, but not great. I would not rely on it as my only reference. Rather, it makes a very good companion for "From Vines to Wines."

This book is divided into two parts: The first explains how to grow grapes while the second part focuses on how to make the wine. Very beautiful pictures are presented along the book and make it very enjoyable for reading. However, the amount of information is rather limited. For instance, the explanations about diseases in grapes or the pruning procedure are rather telegraphic, and unsatisfactory. Much better explanations may be found in "The Grape Grower" by Rombough or "From Vines to Wines" by Cox. I find the second part of the book somewhat better. I especially liked the "homework assignments" which supposedly help to develop the organoleptic senses.

This book provides usefull and pertinent information all the way from the grape planting process to the wine making process. He walks you through every step carefully, but does not suggest a robotic structure for making wine, he leaves open oppertunies to show your own creativity.

An easy to understand guidebook with sufficient explanation, good examples and colorful pictures. Giving practical advises instead of theoritical explanations & formulas.

The Backyard Vinter presented only general information about wine making, not specific enought for an individual wanting to learn how to make wine.

this is an excellent book for anyone starting a vinyard, (or taking one over)and is intended for the serious
home winemaker who's goal is to make a 'professional' style of wine. it has been a good reference for me every step of the way from designing the vinyard (my little half acre) growing the grapes, when to pick (in detail!) and how to make the wine, to aging and bottling.

The book was in excellent "Used" condition. The book reached me prior to the date that was promised. Thank you!

Very comprehensive and thorough. Good reading and runs one through the basics and beyond. All good.