Originally published in 1899 as a bulletin of the United States Department of Agriculture, this work by William Bradford Alwood provides valuable information on the chemical composition of grapes and the processes by which they are converted into wine. With detailed analysis of different grape varietals, this book is a must-have for winemakers and grape growers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.