Download or read book Signature Wines and Wineries of Coastal California written by Brian Carabet and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-15 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrating the U.S.'s up and coming winemaking region and Caifornia's Coastal premier winemaking region, this large volume includes information on an impeccable collection of wineries, vineyards, and details on nearly 80 fine wines from the region. The vibrant color photographs and descriptions of dozens of Coastal California's most notable establishments bring this beautiful region to life. Within each winery's feature story is a page dedicated to their signature wine, pairing suggestions and tasting notes, winemaker's insights, technical information regarding the construction, maturation and cellaring of each wine and a QR code that links to winery websites and online wine stores offering additional insight. Ideal for both wine aficionados and casual enthusiasts, this guide to award-winning California wineries can be a research companion, a travel memento, or a delightful gift.
Download or read book The California Directory of Fine Wineries Central Coast written by K. Reka Badger and published by . This book was released on 2012-11-27 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Covering boutique tasting rooms, working ranches, warehouse wineries, and intimate, family-owned vineyards, this fully updated, second edition of The California Directory of Fine Wineries is an essential guide to destinations of charm and character. [Includes] profiles of 51 California Central Coast wineries, describing their signature wines, beautiful settings, and picturesque rural architecture, as well as telling the fascinating story of each winery owner; highlights of the wineries' distinctive offerings, from theater performances and concerts, to food-and-wine pairings and outdoor barbecues, to inviting gardens, bocce ball courts, and picnic areas; more than 170 color images by renowned photographer Robert Holmes"--Page 4 of cover.
Download or read book California s Central Coast The Ultimate Winery Guide written by Mira Advani Honeycutt and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2007-05-10 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The winemaking region encompassed by Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties is hot among those in the know -- and with good reason. A huge variety of the finest wines are only a pour away, and the setting is as dazzling as what's in the glass. Yet, despite its recent surge in popular appeal, the coast retains the down-home feel and roll-up-your-sleeves attitude that made it famous. The wineries of the Central Coast offer the perfect mix of elegant hospitality and warm accessibility -- as often as not, the people who pour your wine in the tasting rooms are not only the winemakers, but the winery owners as well, and they are happy to spend time chatting about their passion. Mira Advani Honeycutt's affectionately detailed text is a perfect introduction to this exciting expanse of vineyards. She reveals how the many microclimates of the Santa Ynez, Santa Maria, Arroyo Grande, and Edna Valleys, as well as the area around Paso Robles, have led to the production of an amazing diversity of varietals by an equally varied collection of wineries. Whether you're looking for a lush picnic spot and a glass of bubbly or panoramic views accompanied by a tasting flight of robust Rhône blends, her helpful tips lead the way. In addition, she reveals the distinctive art and architecture that abound in the wineries, while fine cuisine, fresh produce, and eclectic historical sites are never far away."--
Download or read book Wines and Wineries of California s Central Coast written by William A. Ausmus and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2008-06-30 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In comparative tastings, wines from California's Central Coast rival those from such renowned regions as Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Napa, yet they also offer superb value. This is the first comprehensive guide to one of the world's most dynamic and beautiful wine regions-and the setting for the award-winning movie Sideways. An excellent, one-stop resource for touring and tasting at convenient wineries located from Monterey to Santa Barbara, the guide is organized into county-by-county alphabetical listings for this up-and-coming region. Wines and Wineries of California's Central Coast includes: * Profiles of nearly 300 wineries personally visited by the author * Profiles of individual vintners * 5 maps * Winery ratings, plus author and winemaker recommendations * Visitors' and contact information for each winery * Discussions of regional wine history and terroir * Descriptions of designated American Viticultural Areas and grape varietals
Download or read book Signature Dishes written by Tricia Volk and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The New California Wine written by Jon Bonné and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to the must-know wines and producers of California's "new generation," and the story of the iconoclastic young winemakers who have changed the face of California viniculture in recent years. The New California Wine is the untold story of the California wine industry: the young, innovative producers who are rewriting the rules of contemporary winemaking; their quest to express the uniqueness of California terroir; and the continuing battle to move the state away from the overly-technocratic, reactionary practices of its recent past. Jon Bonné writes from the front lines of the California wine revolution, where he has access to the stories, philosophies, and techniques of top producers. In this groundbreaking debut, Bonné paints an unflinching portrait of the current state of the industry: its strengths and shortcomings, its essential wines and those not worth pursuing. Lush full-color photographs, as well as a region-by-region tour of some of California’s lesser-known growing areas, reveal the people and places behind the bottles. Finally, a comprehensive purchasing reference lists all the must-know producers and their best wines, making The New California Wine an essential resource for finding and buying the very best the state has to offer.
Download or read book California s Central Coast written by Panache Partners LLC and published by Panache Partners LLC. This book was released on 2010-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From high-end, cult wineries--whose interiors have rarely been seen--to smaller, more accessible vineyards, this series surveys the legends and lore of various locales. Large-scale photographic essays are complemented by a narrative chronicling various aspects of the wineries including their architecture, art, cuisine, gardens, and history of the sites and what makes each of them unique. Terrific keepsakes for wine aficionados, these guides are also useful in trip planning and as a reference for those who want to become knowledgeable about wine making particular regions. Presenting a taste of California's future, this guide features the hottest new wineries of California, which are sure to capture the world's attention soon. Still young, these vintners are brimming with ambition and possibilities. Brilliant photographs and descriptions bring Paso Robles in San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara wine regions, Edna Valley, and Santa Maria to life. Perpetually tempting, robust cabernets, smooth sauvignon blancs and spicy merlots fill the pages--exhibiting the voyage from vineyard to glass.
Download or read book California Wine For Dummies written by Ed McCarthy and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-03-25 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the nuances of California wines and increase your drinking pleasure Want to be a California wine connoisseur? This friendly guide gives you the knowledge you need to appreciate these fine wines, showing you how to taste them, select a good bottle, pair wine with food, and much more. You'll see why certain wine regions are renowned and how to further enrich your wine-drinking experience. California wine 101 — understand the range of California wines, what makes them unique, and what a varietal wine is Review the regions — explore the major wine regions of California and what makes each one special, from the soil to the climate Open the bottle — become fluent in the Big Six: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel Go beyond the basics — appreciate Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Syrah, sparkling wines, and more Round out your wine experience — pair and share wines, learn about the proper glassware and serving temperatures, and prepare for a winery visit Open the book and find: An overview of California wine today Wine recommendations for all budgets Explanations of wine label language A map of wine regions Tips for aging and collecting California wines Winery tasting etiquette The ins and outs of recent vintages Top wine country travel destinations
Download or read book Napa Valley Iconic Wineries written by LLC Panache Partners and published by . This book was released on 2024-07-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrating a world winemaking capital and California's premier winemaking region, this oversized volume includes information on an impeccable collection of wineries, vineyards, and fine wine. The vibrant color photographs and descriptions of dozens of Napa Valley's most notable establishments bring this beautiful region to life. Within each winery's feature story is a page dedicated to its signature wine, pairing suggestions and tasting notes, and a QR code that links to a short video presentation of the winemaker offering additional insight. Ideal for both wine aficionados and casual enthusiasts, this guide to award-winning Napa wineries can be a research companion, a travel memento, or a delightful gift.
Download or read book The Finest Wines of California written by Stephen Brook and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2011-03-07 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unconstrained by tradition or viticultural regulation, California winemakers enjoy a freedom that has resulted in a remarkable range of world-class wines. Beautifully illustrated with original photographs and detailed color maps, this guide introduces California wine by exploring the best that the state has to offer —from lush Sonoma Chardonnay to spicy Santa Barbara Syrah to heady Amador Zinfandel. At the heart of the book, award-winning wine writer Stephen Brook offers 90 intimate profiles of top producers—from Napa and Sonoma to the North and Central coasts, the Sierra foothills, and beyond. Brook also includes general information on California wine history, wine culture, grape varieties, and more. Throughout, he searches for the characteristics that make California wine distinctive despite its tremendous diversity—and finds the answer in the state’s unusual climate, especially the shifting interplay between fog and sun, as well as a lively and constant questioning of received ideas about viticulture, vine age, terroir, and winemaking techniques, all of which have helped winemakers to create complexity,individuality, and nuance in their wines.
Download or read book The Signature Wines of Superior California written by Mike Dunne and published by . This book was released on 2022-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Signature Wines of Superior California" is the culmination of 50 years of writing about wine, mostly California wine, in particular the wines of Superior California, a loosely defined region about Sacramento that includes the Sierra Nevada Foothills, the San Joaquin/Sacramento River Delta, the rest of Yolo County and Lodi. "Signature Wines" stands alone among wine books for its instructive, helpful and timely approach to grape growing and winemaking by singling out 50 wines with individual stories about inventiveness, aspiration and quality, all adding up to a vivid portrait of the character of this sprawling and diverse area. The wines were chosen in part for their consistent quality and value, but more to the point they have been selected for their contributions to the development of the wine culture in the region. They are pivotal wines that have shaped the direction, nature and perspective of the area through daring and adaptation. Each has a story to tell, perhaps of soils or climate, perhaps of lessons learned, perhaps of the personalities behind the wines. What emerges is an encompassing portrait of the history and evolution of a wine region that while often overlooked nonetheless has helped establish California as the nation's principal wine state. The author is California native Mike Dunne, who began writing of the state's wines 50 years ago, including 30 years with The Sacramento Bee, retiring as food editor, restaurant critic and wine columnist.
Download or read book The New Connoisseurs Guidebook to California Wine and Wineries written by Charles E. Olken and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2010-10-28 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I have depended on Charles Olken's Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine for more than 35 years. This new Guidebook is a perfect complement. No other book comes close to its thoroughness, accuracy, and usefulness. It is a must for travelers in California's wine country."—Charles L. Sullivan, author of Zinfandel "Olken's perspective on California wines is unmatched: he spans the landscape from the postwar pioneers to the newest garagistes, and wine criticism from before Parker to the age of blogs. This new guidebook is informed by his 35 years of careful, candid, and comprehensive attention to California wine."—John Winthrop Haeger, author of Pacific Pinot Noir
Download or read book The Art of Terrior written by Rod Smith and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2007-05-10 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To winemakers, "terroir" evokes the mystical melding of light, water, soil, air, and human touch that creates a wine unique to its origin. The Art of Terroir explores this mysterious phenomenon through captivating photographs showcasing the seasonal beauty of the Northern California winecountry. James Beard Award-winning wine writer Rod Smith enhances this lovely portfolio of images with lyrical descriptions of the alchemy of terroir. The result is sure to appeal to wine enthusiasts the world over.
Download or read book The California Directory of Fine Wineries written by Marty Olmstead and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2003-02 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sixty of California's prestigious wineries invite you on an irresistible journey to the congenial tasting rooms of a tri-county vineyard paradise. With 'The California Directory of Fine Wineries' as your guide, you'll wander through world-famous Napa, home of the state's most recognized cellar landmarks. You'll meander scenic back roads on the way to Sonoma's premier wineries. You'll travel to rustic Mendocino, where the winemakers themselves will pour you a glass of their specialty. Covering both glamorous estates and intimate, family-owned vineyards, 'The California Directory of Fine Wineries' is an essential, up-to-date guide to destinations of charm and character. Profiles by award-winning travel writer Marty Olmstead of the 60 wineries -- their striking architecture, behind-the-scenes tours, and beautiful gardens. Descriptions of the wineries' distinctive features, from 100-year old wine caves and museum-quality art exhibitions, to bocce ball courts and a wildlife preserve, to tastings of local olive oils and markets selling artisanal foods. More than 180 color images by renowned photographer Robert Holmes. Sidebars listing directions, vineyard tours, wine tastings, special culinary events, and nearby attractions. Full-page maps showing the 60 profiled destinations, plus more than 100 additional wineries in the three counties."--
Download or read book The New Architecture of Wine written by Heather Hebert and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2019-12-17 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate the sophisticated blend of agriculture and style that defines California wine country. With well-told stories and stunning photography, author Heather Hebert features the architecture of 25 California wineries in her alluring new book, The New Architecture of Wine. As wine tourism has increased, California vintners have embraced the call to create splendid spaces where visitors can taste their unique varieties and enjoy conversation about wine. In place of imitating old-world European estates, grand architectural statements or quirky forays into bohemianism, the new architecture of wine has evolved into a celebration of California’s topography, agricultural heritage, historic architectural vernacular, and forward-thinking passion for sustainability and design. The 25 wineries featured in The New Architecture of Wine, all built within the last ten years, include buildings designed by top architects Juan Carlos Fernandez and Howard Backen, among others. Together, these wineries form an authentic expression of the winemakers’ passion for the land and its heritage—an homage to California. Heather Hebert, formerly the director of marketing for a San Francisco-based architecture firm with an international practice, spent 25+ years guiding the firm's marketing, brand identity, and positioning on a global scale. She works directly with clients to develop their brand strategy and design stories for their hotel, resort, winery, multi-family residential and urban mixed-use projects. Heather lives in Marin County, California, with her husband and four children. The New Architecture of Wine is her first book.
Download or read book The California Directory of Fine Wineries written by K. Reka Badger and published by California Directory of Fine W. This book was released on 2015-03-17 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering boutique tasting rooms, working ranches, warehouse wineries, and intimate, family-owned vineyards, this fully updated, third edition of The California Directory of Fine Wineries is an essential guide to destinations of charm and character.
Download or read book So You Think You Know Pacific Coast Wines 2020 2021 written by Marques Vickers and published by Marquis Publishing. This book was released on 2020-05-08 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “So You Think You Know Pacific Coast Wines” is designed to simplify your understanding by identifying growing trends, grape descriptions, the histories and future direction of the California, Washington and Oregon wine industry. This book concisely profiles each state’s leading growing regions, rainfall statistics and prominent grapes based on the most recent available harvest data. The 2020-2021 edition is ideal for wine collectors, winemakers and anyone who appreciates a world class Pacific Coast grown vintage. The following facts are just ten from hundreds of little known essentials included in the book: 1. California is the top producing state, Washington second and Oregon fourth (behind New York) in American wine grape production. California harvested over 3.9 million tons and Washington 201 thousand tons during the 2019 harvest. Oregon harvested 101 thousand tons during the 2018 harvest. Washington’s harvest is only 5.2% and Oregon’s 2.6% of California’s overall production. Oregon’s production is 50% of Washington’s. 2. Cabernet Sauvignon is California’s second most popular and highest priced red wine grape. It is Washington’s most popular and fifth highest priced and Oregon’s fifth most popular grape. The average Napa Valley grown grape is priced between two and sixteen times more than competing states and regions within California. 3. California harvested 3.9 million tons of wine grapes during the 2019 harvest, a 9.4% reduction from the 2018 largest historic harvest. 4. California has 4,610+, Washington 1000+, and Oregon 790+ wineries.. California has seventeen designated growing regions. Washington has fourteen and Oregon five. 5. Washington’s red grape varietals harvested 121 thousand tons in 2019. The closest California equivalent was the Monterey and San Benito Counties growing region (122.3 thousand tons). 6. Pinot Noir is Oregon’s largest harvested grape accounting for 58.8% of the state’s wine grape production and fifth highest priced. It is California’s fifth most popular. 7. Oregon’s production most closely compares with the Napa Valley growing region of California (159.7 thousand tons in 2019). 8. Chardonnay is California’s largest harvested grape accounting for 36% of the white wine grapes and 16.3% of the state’s overall yield. It is Washington’s second largest wine grape, most popular white wine grape. It is Oregon’s third largest produced. 9. California’s wines were considered the equal to European’s elite vintages in 1890. Following the phylloxera pest and Prohibition, the state would not regain their global reputation until the mid-1970s. Washington’s international reputation began during the 1990s and Oregon’s during the 1980s. 10. Real Estate valuation remains the most important financial consideration influencing the value of varietal grapes. Top-tiered Washington vineyards have commanded pricing between $75,000-$80,000 per acre. Large established vineyards have been documented to sell for $25,000-$30,000 and bare unplanted terrain often averages $10,000-$15,000 per acre. In Napa County, secondary vineyard lands begin at $90,000-$165,000 an acre. Prime vineyards range between $225,000-$300,000 and upwards per acre.
