Contemplating to establish a commercial vineyard in the Midwest and can’t find information for your unique growing conditions? Or wanting to expand your existing vineyard operation and looking for new research information on varieties and innovative cultural practices? Whether you are a novice or a seasoned grower, this guide will suit your needs and answer most of your questions regarding growing grapes in the Midwest.

This is the only comprehensive guide available in the Midwest covering all aspects of wine and table grape production in colder regions of the US including the Midwest and Northeast. It describes the physiology of the grapevine; site and variety selection; vineyard establishment; cultural practices including pruning; training; canopy management; soil management and fertilization; disease and pest management including weeds, insects, and wildlife; and harvesting and marketing. In this volume you will find a discussion of:

· Recommendation on new table and wine cultivars that performed well in the Midwest

· Special cultural practices for winter protection of cold tender cultivars · New development in establishing a new vineyard

· Step-by-step descriptions of pruning and training young and mature vines

· Improving fruit quality or fixing production or vigor problems using canopy management

· Innovative training systems (with illustrations) that increase yield and enhance quality

· The most comprehensive information currently available in the region on Integrated Pest Management (biology, identification, and management)

· Improved methods for vineyard floor management and fertilization

Over 30 years of research and over 100 years of combined experience and expertise from specialists at the Ohio State University and Purdue University, plus industry and grower experience and innovation are brought together in this production guide, sure to be an invaluable resource for the grape grower. This 155-page guide is generously illustrated with 114 colored photographs and drawings, 18 tables, and a pullout centerfold illustrating step-by-step vine training and common training systems. A detailed appendix outlines additional viticulture resources and a glossary of common terms.

Copies of this guide may be purchased from Media Distribution, Communications and Technology, The Ohio State University, 385 Kottman Hall, 2021 Coffey Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1044. Phone: 614-292-1607. Fax: 614-292-1248. E-mail: pubs@ag.osu.edu. Visa and MasterCard accepted.  Cost: $10.50 plus S&H

Robert and Renee Guilliams entered the winery and restaurant business after leaving successful, thirty-year executive careers in health care. The Guilliams along with Bob’s brother, Jeff, and their son Beau, bring with them the understanding that solid reputations are earned only by doing your best everyday.

The Guilliams’ philosophy when it comes to wine is to “Just enjoy and keep it simple.” To learn more about Raven’s Glenn Winery visit www.ravensglenn.com

Greatest Wine Producers in the Atlantic Northeast

1. Dr. Konstantin Frank (New York)

2. Bedell (New York)

3. Wolffer (New York)

4. L Mawby (Michigan)

5. Paumanok (New York)

6. Lenz (New York)

7. Barboursville (Virginia)

8. Markko (Ohio)

9. Chaddsford (Pennsylvania)

10. Sakonnet (Rhode Island)

Fastest-Improving Producers Atlantic Northeast

1. Peninsula Cellars (Michigan)

2. Heron Hill (New York)

3. Goose Watch (New York)

4. St. Julian (Michigan)

5. Bel Lago (Michigan)

6. Kluge Estate (Virginia)

7. Bowers Harbor (Michigan)

8. Mon Ami (Ohio)

9. Lemon Creek (Michigan)

10. Jewell Towne (New Hampshire)

New Up-And-Coming Producers Atlantic Northeast

1. Veritas (Virginia)

2. Keswick (Virginia)

3. Blenheim (Virginia)

4. Kinkead Ridge (Ohio)

5. Bellhurst (New York)

6. Ravines (New York)

7. Maple Ridge (Ohio)

8. Priam (Connecticut)

9. Viking (Ohio)

10. Raven’s Glenn (Ohio)

Best-Value Producers Atlantic Northeast

1. Horton (Virginia)

2. Fox Run (New York)

3. Swedish Hill (New York)

4. Lakewood (New York)

5. Lamoreaux Landing (New York)

6. Mount Nittany (Pennsylvania)

7. Ferrante (Ohio)

8. Firelands (Ohio)

9. Debonne (Ohio)

10. Winery at Wilcox (Pennsylvania)

Kinkead Ridge’s Viognier/Roussanne 2003 was also ranked seventh in the “Most Exciting or Unusual Finds” in the Atlantic Northeast category.

Kinkead Ridge’s Viognier/Roussanne 2003 was also rated one of the “Top 100 Exciting New Wine Finds in the World” and was preferred over the French Domaine du Clovallon Viognier/Roussanne.