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The Wine Production Guide from Todd Steiner in collaboration between OSU and OGIC is now available for purchase through OSU Extension.

Useful to both beginning and experienced winemakers, the Wine Production Guide provides commonsense direction for establishing a winery, an overview of wine production practices, and in-depth information about ensuring fruit quality, harvest decisions, must handling, fermentation management, cellar operations, bottling, and storage of table wines. Intended as a complete guide to consistent production of sound, quality wines and written by respected experts in the field, the guide covers winery best practices on all aspects of winemaking.

Order Today: At $51.50 for a printed publication and $33.50 for a PDF version, this publication is a great investment to learn about wine production and includes a digital cash flow spreadsheet that can be customized with the specifics of anyone looking to start and operate a successful winery. Visit extensionpubs.osu.edu to view sample pages. If you work at a state Extension office ask about our partner pricing.

***All current Ohio A2 permit holders can receive a complementary print copy through The Ohio Grape Industries Committee (OGIC). Also, all commercial Ohio A2 permit holders receive access to a free digital (PDF) version through their OGIC industry login***

Learn More: Looking for more resources on grape production, visit The Ohio State University Department of Horticulture and Crop Science at hcs.osu.edu; Buckeye Appellation at go.osu.edu/grapes; or search for “grapes” at OSU Extension’s Ohioline at ohioline.osu.edu.