The Cooperative Research Centre for Viticulture will extend Australia's lead in international grape production and processing technology by focussing the nation's collective research, extension and education efforts in viticulture for dried fruits, table grapes and wine grapes - Dr. Richard Smart Richard Smart has been involved with viticulture since the mid 1960s, which makes him one of the most experienced viticultural consultants to be found. This site is dedicated to collection of vineyard management tips and suggestions to assist grape growers and future grape growers. Your contributions are welcome. The purpose of this boardroom is to further communication within the field of viticulture. All grape growing discussion, from preplant through to harvest is welcome.
Great wines begin with great grapes.
It sounds simple enough, and it is just that simple. Over two hundred years ago, the first wine grapes were planted in Monterey County by the Franciscan friars at the Soledad Mission. This combination of partners generates a Centre which is unique in Australia and which is capable of serving the Australian wine industry through research, teaching, training and information exchange. Organic Viticulture in New York From 1990 to 1995 a multidisciplinary group of Cornell faculty, grape growers and members of the organic farming community carried on a joint study to explore the feasibility of organic grape production in New York. Organic wine production in France Organic wine production is an old tradition in France.