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The Australian & New Zealand Grapegrower &Winemaker
August 2008 »»» subscribe
In a frosty southern hemisphere winter... one can only dream of the sun and sand of Spain... well, consumers around the world are thinking of Spain too, but they're thinking of just one thing: Spanish wine. Spain is so sexy right now, it's sizzling. Jeni Port takes a look at why Spain is roaring up the sales charts around the world in Australian Wine Business. Plus we present Jim Moularadellis' exclusive report on the Australian bulk wine market. Jim says winery bulk wine inventories are higher than preferred following the 2008 crop and the great demand for grapes that existed 12 months ago has largely disappeared. In the vineyards, August is a time to prepare for the spraying season ahead. A US expert, Andrew Landers, is visiting Australia this spring with workshops planned throughout Australia's wine regions. Andrew gives some great practical tips in the August issue plus look out for dates for a workshop near you. There's all this, and much more, in Australasia's best-value wine industry magazine.
Australian Viticulture
July/August 2008 »»» subscribe
The July/August issue of Australian Viticulture, Australia?s only journal dedicated to the practice and business of viticulture, investigates methods to better manage whatever water is available to your vineyard. The McLaren Vale Grape Wine and Tourism Industry Association?s water-wise model vineyard provides inspiration in these drier times; we give an update on the plight of Langhorne Creek growers in gaining access to useable water; and researchers at the Department of Agriculture and Food Western Australia report the results of their dam evaporation reduction trial. Winetitles, publisher of Australian Viticulture, has been heavily involved with the regional water management case study module of the Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation?s ?Water and Vine? program, with presentations now being made in major growing regions within the Murray-Darling Basin. Ensure you get your copy of future issues of Australian Viticulture to gain more in-depth knowledge about these case studies, including advice from the profiled growers and their vineyards. »»»show more
?Profitable Viticulture? columnist Tony Hoare, of Hoare Consulting in McLaren Vale, South Australia, gives an interesting account of the work that earthworms do in cultivating vineyard soil. Tony says the often-unnoticed creatures are vital for the health of your vineyard for the seasons ahead.
Protecting vineyards against frost damage is a major focus in this issue, and we look closely at the benefits of applying liquid seaweed to the vineyard. The new specially formulated liquid seaweed products available give growers a fighting chance at beating frost. We chatted with respected viticulturist and winemaker, Michael Dhillon, of Bindi Wine Growers in the Macedon Ranges region about his methods for keeping frost at bay, something he has to remain vigilant against.
Readers of Australian Viticulture were asked to share their stories about what they consider to be the most effective method of pruning, providing us with a national snapshot of trends. The results are varied and interesting.
Australian Viticulture asked every industry association around Australia to give a wrap-up of the 2008 vintage, and we include responses from our neighbours across the Tasman.
For further information about Australian Viticulture or to secure your copy of the July/August issue, featuring other timely practical information visit www.winebiz.com.au/ausvit/ or telephone Winetitles on +618 8292 0888. ‹‹ hide
The Australian and New Zealand Wine Industry Journal
October/November 2008 »»» subscribe
The Wine Industry Journal is proud to present its readers with the industry's world-first technical paper from the Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) about its scientists' achievement of sequencing the wine yeast genome. This work will put winemakers in a stronger position to use science to their advantage, will pave the way for the development of new yeast strains, potentially lead to innovative solutions to manage stuck fermentation and create wines with desired alcohol levels and flavour profiles. Read more about the AWRI's work in assisting Australia's winemakers to minimise the effects on their wine from the heatwave that struck South Australian wine regions and others earlier this year, particularly in the case of stuck fermentations and preventing the onset of Brettanomyces/Dekkera infection during the maturation cycle. »»»show more
Respected engineers Vince O'Brien and Chris Colby lead this issue's closures feature with insight to low molecular weight sulfur compounds and how wine faults such as reductive characters can be controlled with the selection of a closure with an appropriate oxygen transmission rate. Readers will be keen to learn more about how to optimise oxygen management during the vinification and storage of Shiraz wine through research undertaken by Nomacorc's Stephane Vidal and Olav Aagaard.
Dr Richard Smart travelled to Georgia in August this year to assist its wine sector in recovering from the oppression of its product by Russia. Regarded as the home of Vitis vinfera, Richard found great interest in the native varieties of Georgia and Austria, which was also part of his latest travel itinerary.
There's a lot more to discover in this issue of the Wine Industry Journal to help make quality wine and better operate your business. ‹‹ hide
