Written by a group of specialists in viticultural and financial planning within the Department of Primary Industries and Resources South Australia, this book is designed to help established growers and potential investors make sound decisions about vineyard investment and development. It covers all of the issues that need to be considered to ensure that the investment will be a profitable one. It includes topics and aids on the outlook for Australian wine, planning and managing the vineyard and its related business, an introduction to winemaking and a reference section on important industry services and information sources. A disk containing a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet model for financial analysis and budgeting for a vineyard development project is also included. Paperback, 134 pp.