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

by Jim Law

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.

Genres: Gardening

176 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2005

Reviews

[Katie Knight · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm growing grapes--maybe wine will come of it, but I doubt it. Anyway, if you want to grow grapes in your backyard, this is the book to get. Very informative, easy to digest the info, great diagrams on planting schemes, excellent advice/info on how to tend grape pines.

[Cody · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full disclosure- I did not finish this book. I enjoyed reading this, it was a good beginner reference for basic wine-making and growing. It gives you a basic outline for growing grape vines and making wine. It's easy to read and the chapters go by quickly.

[Casey Kirk · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok book on vinting your own grapes and making wine. It's not much detail, but pretty cheap and nice pictures. It's also cool to have a book with something other than a california background.

[Christopher Fisher · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great all-around reference book on winemaking, from planting the grapes to the finished, fermented product.

[Shelly Nicholson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wow, I thought I could get some tips for improving my wine making skills. Now I am totally overwhelmed.