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The Function And Use Of Sulphur Dioxide In West Australian Winemaking, D Mann
The Function And Use Of Sulphur Dioxide In West Australian Winemaking, D Mann
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE judicious use of sulphur dioxide is perhaps the most important of the fundamentals of winemaking in a hot climate.
Western Australia's vintage, centred in the Swan Valley just a few miles north-east of Perth, is subjected to some of the highest summer temperatures experienced by a quality wine producing district.
In this environment, it is important to make good use of sulphur dioxide to avoid wine spoilage.
The Dalmation Green Graft, D Mann, H. R. Rodda
The Dalmation Green Graft, D Mann, H. R. Rodda
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE GREEN GRAFT, introduced to the Swan Valley by Dalmatian vignerons many years ago, is carried out in late November or early December, at the stage when the pith of the growing shoot is beginning to whiten.
Because stock and scion are green at this time and the shoots have not started to ripen, the green graft calluses quickly.