The following texts and extension publications are recommend for serious wine makers and grape growers. The books on wine production and analysis are essential. The extension publications are available through the extension distribution center at Virginia Tech (VCES Distribution Center, VPI&SU, 112 Landsdowne St., Blacksburg, VA 24060). The books are available from Practical Winery and Vineyard magazine (call 415/479-5819 for availability and pricing) or Kellgren’s Wine Book Catalog (Specialty Books Company, P.O. Box 616, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520-0616 or call 1-800-274-4816).

Fugelsang, K.C. (1995) Wine Microbiology. New York: Chapman & Hall (Aspen Publishing).

Zoecklein, B.W.; Fugelsang, K.C.; Gump, B.H.; Nury, F.S. (1995) Wine Analysis and Production. New York: Chapman & Hall (Aspen Publishing).

Zoecklein, B.W.; Fugelsang, K.C.; Gump, B.H.; Nury, F.S. (1990) Production Wine Analysis. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold.

Zoecklein, B. W. 1998. A Review of Methode Champenoise Production.
VPI & SU Cooperative Extension No. 463-017. 32 pp. The cost is $5.00.

Zoecklein, B. W. 1989. A Review of Methode Champenoise Production.
VPI & SU Cooperative Extension No. 463-017. 32 pp.

Zoecklein, B. W. 1988. Protein Fining Agents for Juices and Wines.
VPI & SU Cooperative Extension No. 463-011. 11 pp.

Zoecklein, B. W. 1988. Controlling Microbial Growth in Wines.
VPI & SU Cooperative Extension No. 463-013. 13 pp.

Zoecklein, B. W. 1988. A Review of Potassium Bitartrate Stabilization of Wines.
VPI & SU Cooperative Extension No. 463-013.

Zoecklein, B. W. 1988 and 1991. Protein Stability Determination in Juice and Wine.
VPI & SU Cooperative Extension No. 463-015. 7 pp.

Zoecklein, B. W. 1988. Bentonite Fining of Juice and Wine.
VPI & SU Cooperative Extension No. 463-014. 8 pp.

There are several professional societies that serve the grape and wine industry. Each has a regular journal or newsletter. The American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) is the premier technical society in the U.S. The ASEV publishes a quarterly journal of research and sponsors annual meetings and trade shows. Persons interested in ASEV membership can contact Bruce Zoecklein, Enology Extension Specialist with Virginia Tech (540/231-5325) or the ASEV at P.O. Box 1855, Davis, CA 95617-1855 (916/753-3142).

The Eastern Section of the ASEV is active in the eastern U.S. Like the parent society, the ASEV Eastern Section (ASEV/ES) sponsors an annual meeting as well as technical symposia of benefit to grape and wine producers. The ASEV/ES address is: ASEV/ES, Department of Food Science & Technology, NYSAES/Cornell University, Geneva, NY 14456-0462 (315/787-2277).

Vineyard and Winery Management
Box 231, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 (607/535-7133)
(Practical enology and viticulture information)

Practical Winery and Vineyard
15 Grande Paseo, San Rafael, CA 94903 (415/479-5819)
(Roughly equal amounts of enology and viticulture, much of which is applicable to Virginia)

Wine Business Monthly on-line they are at Winebusiness.com
867 Napa Street, Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 939-0822
(Business, marketing, and some technology)

Wines and Vines
703 Market Street, SanFransisco, CA 94103 (415/453-9700)
(Deals primarily with statistics and industry news.)

Wine East
620 North Pine Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
(An eastern enology and viticulture newsletter with technical information)

Desktop Products Guide
Available from Vineyard and Winery Magazine (see above).
(A catalog of enological and viticultural products suppliers, processors, trade associations, maps, and educational centers)

Individuals and Organizations Involved with Virginia Enology and Viticulture

Dr. Bruce Zoecklein
Enology Extension Specialist
Department of Food Science & Technology
VPI&SU
Blacksburg, VA 24061
(540)231-5325
bzoeckle@vt.edu
Research section of this site; click Staff.
Questions related to winery establishment and wine production.

Dr. Tony K. Wolf
Viticulture Extension Specialist
VPI&SU
595 Laurel Grove Rd.
Winchester, VA 22602
(540)869-2560 (ext. 20)
vitis@vt.edu
http://www.vaes.vt.edu/winchester/faculty/wolf/wolf.html
Questions related to vineyard management.

Ms. Mary Davis-Barton
Wine Marketing Specialist
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
1100 Bank Street
Richmond, VA 23219
(804)786-0481
Questions concerning wine marketing and Virginia wine promotion.

Mr. Doug Flemer
President, Virginia Wineries Association, Inc.
C/O Ingleside Plantation Vineyards
5872 Leedstown Road
Oak Grove, VA 22443
(804)224-8687

Mr. Tim Gorman
President, Virginia Vineyards Associations
145 Durrett Town Road
Afton, VA 22920