Grape Man of Texas: Thomas Volney Munson and the origins of American viticulture
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| Rating | : | 4.38 (671 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1935879588 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 335 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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Grape Man of Texas is the first biography of Thomas Volney Munson (1843-1913), the internationally recognized horticulturist who developed over 300 new varieties of grapes, some of which are still grown today on almost every continent. It details the continuing influence of both his research and his hybrid grapes on modern viticulture and new varieties of vitis that have been bred from them around the world.. He is perhaps best known for his work in fighting the phylloxera epidemic of the late nineteenth century, which nearly destroyed the world’s vineyards. His solution—grafting vinifera onto certain resistant native rootstocks from Texas—earned him the Chevalier du Merite Agricole in the French Legion of Honor and numerous accolades. This second edition introduces new insights into the phylloxera period, Munson’s many papers and publications, and his far-sighted grasp of the needs of twentieth century agriculture and transportation
Dr. Munson Viticulture and Enology Center, which he helped found. For his extensive work on T.V. Renfro, Jr. is the Executive Director of the T.V. Munson Memorial Vineyard Report. Munson, he has twice been awarded the French Commandeur d'Honneur.. He is the author of six books and booklets as well as numerous scientific articles and was editor of the T.V. Renfro is a founder of the T.V. Munson Memorial Vineyard, GCC's Viticulture and En
--Harold Baer, Jr., Colorado Wine NewsTwenty-five years ago, I got a call from a client of mine, originally from Bordeaux, who had a wine bar in Dallas, Texas. Biographical sketches can easily be boring and flat. It was almost by chance that Munson met with Pierre Viala, the French government appointee from the viticulture institute in Montpellier. Renfro's co-writer, She --Alfonso Cevola, Vinography . Renfro's life as a teacher and viticulturist has been devoted to elaborating and working upon the foundation that
A top pick for any serious wine library Sherrie S. McLeroy and Roy E. Frenfro, Jr., Ph.D.'s GRAPE MAN OF TEXAS: THOMAS VOLNEY MUNSON & THE ORIGINS OF AMERICAN VITICULTURE is a fine addition not just to Texas collections but to any library strong in American wine industry and wine grape development. It tells of a horticulturist and invento. Grape Man of Texad Wonderful history of the imporance of learning as much as possible about your passion and then sharing it to ensure a healthy snd abundant history of that subject! Saving one plant aves the vineyards of France!. "A French - American Coopertive Venture" according to Sky. Book is written about a local hero who helped save the French wine industry Used as gift to member of The French Wine Society!