From planting vines to savoring the finished product, this essential guide covers every aspect of growing flawless grapes and making extraordinary wine.

Fully illustrated instructions show you how to choose and prepare a vineyard site; build trellising systems; select, plant, prune, and harvest the right grapes for your climate; press, ferment, and bottle wine; and judge wine for clarity, color, aroma, and taste.

With information on making sparkling wines, ice wines, port-style wines, and more, this comprehensive guide is an excellent resource for every winemaker.