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Viticulture or viniculture is a specialized branch of horticulture that deals with the study of grapes, specifically grown for the purpose of making wine.

Here is where you'll learn more about the bugs, molds and fungus that can occasionally turn harvest dreams into nightmares.

Just up ahead, also find out from the experts about proper soil compositions, amounts of rain and sunlight, and which general climate conditions are best for which grape varieties - and what to do when the weather refuses to cooperate...

Viniculture and Grape Growing | Wine 101 - Great intro to the topic focusing on typical American grape varieties with more on perfect climate conditions, pruning, pests and diseases, with related resources.

Practical Winery & Vineyard - Online version of the print magazine with feature articles on bugs, molds, fungus and crops, related work issues and business topics, and more with paid subscription.

The Department of Viticulture and Enology at UC Davis - This section of the UC Davis site focuses on California wine growing regions with related guides to Pierce's disease, the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter and weather. Click on the V&E logo to get back to the main section where you'll find more resources.

Washington Association of Grape Growers - Although the focus here is on Washington State the resources include a list of wine associations and grape growers organizations from all over the USA with email and/or Web site addresses. The information on grape growing crosses all boundaries.

Australian Wine Online - Lots of related statistics with information on grape varieties, areas under vine, and amounts of each grape planted, vintage tables from 1996 - 2003, and much more.

also see -> Growing Grapes - How to Start a Home Vineyard

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