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Viticulture (from the Latin word for vine) refers to the cultivation of grapes, often for use in the production of wine. It is one branch of the science of horticulture.
By practice, viticulture is the science, production and study of grapes which deals with the series of events that occur in the vineyard. Grapes are grown for fresh fruit, dried fruit or for wine. Duties of the Viticulturalist include: monitoring and controlling pests and diseases, fertilizing, irrigating, canopy management, monitoring fruit development and characteristics, deciding when to harvest and vine pruning during the winter months. Viticulturalists are often intimately involved with winemakers, because vineyard management and the resulting grape characteristics, provide the basis from which winemaking can begin.
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Enology Database - Searchable catalog of web resources. Also includes some general wine-related links.
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Joy of Home Winemaking Links - Categorized list of sites with brief comments.
Organic Viniculture and Viticulture - Suite101.com - Articles describe organic methods along with their effects on health and the environment. Also includes discussions and links.
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San Diego Amateur Winemaking Society - A San Diego society devoted to home winemaking with great insight into practical winemaking. Well worth a visit.
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Smalloak.com - Updated twice a month with links to winemaking articles and news. Contains allot of links to technical information as well as a technical discussion forum.
The Amateur Winemakers of Ontario - A very good collection of technical articles and resources for the amateur winemaker. Will even benefit professionals.
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The Home Winemakers Manual - A well organised site that contains an extensive amount of information for the home winemaker.
TheWineFly - Technical enology information, database tools, job contacts, and links for professional winemakers.
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V and E Other Wine and Grape Related Links - List of academic, scientific and general links, from the University of California at Davis Viticulture and Enology department.
Wines and Vines Magazine - Monthly winery, viticulture and wine business updates and articles. Has good technical and marketing content.
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