Viticulture

The aim of this paper is to explore biodynamic farming as it specifically relates to viticulture. Biodynamic practices may have an impact on not only the health of vineyard soil and crop, but also enology. According to Trippetts, Count Carl von Keyserlingk of Germany requested a group of farmers and doctors to address the problem of declining soil and crop quality in Europe (Tippetts, 2012). Biodynamics was developed to answer this request. In the 1920s Dr. Rudolf Steiner developed the theory of biodynamics (Tippetts, 2012). Dr. Steiner presented a series of lectures that explored the theory of providing a holistic approach to caring for the land, crops and animals. The premise of biodynamics is to consider the sustainability of different…

We have several people in this class that are gentlemen and gentlewomen farmers. I helped my mother and dad who loved to garden as a youngster. To say that I loved to working in the garden as a youngster would classify as a whooper of a lie. So I don’t claim any great knowledge as a gardener. But even a novice gardener like me, is aware of what Jesus was telling us when He discussed pruning a vine. I remember suckering plants with mom and dad. (Ask those present why they would remove stems and…

Dionysus My favorite Greek god was Dionysus or Bacchus. He was known as the god of the wine. Dionysus was the son of Zeus and the princess Semele of Thebes. Unfortunately, His mother died because of jealousy of Hera. Zeus snatched Dionysus from Semele and hid him away from Hera. When Dionysus was born, Hermes took him to the nymph of Nysa. They treated Dionysus and taught him to viticulture. Later, he invented the wine and spread it to humans. Therefore, people worshipped him. In the ancient…

employees for steady demand with seasonal/part time as needed during a spiked increase in demand. Inventory on hand Ensure that inventory levels meet retail and marketing promotions to determine replenishment cycles to avoid stock outs. Source: (THST 10-K, 2016) Geographical Location Evaluation The growing or viticulture process for the Chardonnay white grapes is geographically located in the Russian River Valley in Sonoma County, California. This region currently has “41% [or] over 6,300 total…

Wine tourism is as a new type of tourism which is invented by some countries; for example Italia gave a great interest to this new type from 10 years ago and annually it is held a ceremonial of wine attending by more than 4 Millions of visitors. Italy use this great event to recognize the visitors the winemaking and place of viticulture and best types of wine. Wine had a long history in many Mediterranean civilizations, especially in Egypt which had known with wine production. It is popular that…

Dionysus was the god of fertility and wine. Wine has played a very important role in the ancient Greek times. He created wine and spread the art of viticulture. Dionysus was the son of Zeus and Semele, and he was the only god with a mortal parent. Dionysus and his followers could not be bound by fetters. Dionysus was a god known for his light heart and always offered his help to anyone in need. The symbols of Dionysus were the Thyrsos, the flute, and the wine barrels. He is a very important god…

their traditional Pelion architecture. Second most popular landmark is Agios Riginos Monastery, just a small little church. Third is the Monastery of Evangelistria, also small with a pretty ocean view once you leave the building. Fourth is the Sedoukia Pirate Graves, it’s a popular hiking trail with nice views, if you look past the graves. I don’t even know if it is a cemetery or it’s just the name, but who knows unless you go. The history of Skopelos is very long and involves god and that it…

There have been records of raisins ever since then, just proving how corrupt the human mind is for allowing these satan seeds to continue on. The 18th century is when the U.S. finally collapsed under the grip of the terror of the raisins. The California raisin country was born. Born? More like clawed it’s way up from the depths of hell. When Spain’s Queen Isabella sent missionaries to teach natives about religion, they passed on their knowledge of viticulture. They used grapes for wine and grew…

Enology is the study of wines. A law was recently ( as of 2015) passed in California called the sip and spit law. This law allows students taking wine or beer making classes to sip and spit the alcohol if under age 21. To just show the significance of this law being passed, the viticulture department released a statement in the L.A. times newspaper. “ This is crucial for many students in our department and will have a significantly positive impact on their education as they will get to…

Evaluating the benefits and problems associated with malolactic fermentation of Merlot wines Emma Bruwer, 16122364, BSc Agric (Viticulture and Oenology), J.H Neethling Building, Victoria Street, Stellenbosch University. Rudi Scholtz, Thelema Mountain Vineyards, Helshoogte Pass, Stellenbosch. August 2015 ABSTRACT Malolactic fermentation is the conversion of harsh and acidic malic acid to a more desirable form of lactic acid in wine by Lactic acid bacteria, after the completion of alcoholic…