Albert Julius Winkler (4 March 1894, in The Grove, Texas – 29 August 1989, in Woodland, California) was an American professor of viticulture and one of its leading authorities.
[5] He graduated in 1918 with a bachelor's degree in plant physiology from the University of Texas and then served briefly in the U.S. Army as a lieutenant.
[citation needed] He oversaw the development of the department at UC Davis into a leading center of research and education.
[6] His research and work with growers contributed considerably to the growth of California's wine and grape industry.
[citation needed] The book has been translated into Spanish, Italian, Greek, Hindi, and Russian.