1st Edition
American Winescapes The Cultural Landscapes Of America's Wine Country
By Gary L Peters
Copyright 1997
240 Pages
by
Routledge
244 Pages
by
Routledge
240 Pages
by
Routledge
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Winescapes are unique agricultural landscapes that are shaped by the presence of vineyards, winemaking activities, and the wineries where wines are produced and stored. Where viticulture is successful it transforms the local landscape into a combination of agriculture, industry, and tourism. This book demystifies viticulture in a way that helps the reader understand the environmental and economic... Read more
A Geographer's Appreciation of America's Wine Country -- Grapevines -- Major Cultivars in American Vineyards Today -- American Environments for Wine Grapes -- American Wine Making Comes of Age -- Wien Regions and Wine Labels -- American Viticultural Landscapes -- Seasons, Ceremonies, and Wine-Judging Events -- The Viticultural Area as a Working Landscape -- Communicating About Grapes and Wines -- America's Viticultural Future
Biography
Gary L Peters
