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Download or read book A Vineyard in Napa written by Doug Shafer and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the age of 47, when he a successful publishing executive and living with his wife and four children in an affluent Chicago suburb, John Shafer made the surprise announcement that he had purchased a vineyard in the Napa Valley. In 1973, he moved his family to California and, with no knowledge of winemaking, began the journey that would lead him, thirty years later, to own and operate what distinguished wine critic Robert M. Parker, Jr. called “one of the world’s greatest wineries.” This book, narrated by Shafer’s son Doug, is a personal account of how his father turned his midlife dream into a remarkable success story. Set against the backdrop of Napa Valley’s transformation from a rural backwater in the 1970s through its emergence today as one of the top wine regions in the world, the book begins with the winery’s shaky start and takes the reader through the father and son’s ongoing battles against killer bugs, cellar disasters, local politics, changing consumer tastes, and the volatility of nature itself. Doug Shafer tells the story of his own education, as well as Shafer Vineyards’ innovative efforts to be environmentally sustainable, its role in spearheading the designation of a Stags Leap American Viticultural Area, and how the wine industry has changed in the contemporary era of custom-crushing and hobbyist winery investors.
Book Synopsis Napa Valley, Then and Now by : Kelli A. White
Download or read book Napa Valley, Then and Now written by Kelli A. White and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-24 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth look at the history, wineries, and wines of Napa Valley with a special emphasis on tasting notes of older vintages.
Book Synopsis Wine Country Women of Napa Valley by : Michelle Mandro
Download or read book Wine Country Women of Napa Valley written by Michelle Mandro and published by Cameron. This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: California's iconic Napa Valley, one of the world's premier viticultural regions, is known for its undulating vineyards, historic wineries nestled in the trees, and quaint towns that dot the countryside. It is also home to many amazing women who have made names for themselves with wineries and boutique businesses throughout the area. Wine Country Women of Napa Valley celebrates 65 of these leading ladies, showcasing their accomplishments, lifestyles, treasured family recipes, and of course, their favorite wines and pairings. This sumptuous gallery glimpses inside the lives of such luminaries as Violet Grgich of Grgich Hills Estate, Leslie Frank of Frank Family Vineyards, Stephanie Honig of Honig Vineyard and Winery, Susan Hoff of Fantesca Estate & Winery, Sandy Davis of Davis Estates, and Genevieve Janssens of Robert Mondavi Winery, among many others. These prominent women share their treasured recipes, recommendations for companion wines and spirits, and their passion for the valley and the history of their lush surroundings.
Download or read book Napa Wine written by Charles L. Sullivan and published by Board and Bench Publishing. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charles Sullivan's Napa Wine: A History, is the engaging story of the rise to prominence of what many believe to be the greatest winegrowing area in the Western hemisphere. This new edition completes that picture, bringing to light more than a decade of dramatic changes and shifted norms visited upon the valley, from pholoxera-wasted vineyards to High Court-officiated territorial battles, told in a rousing, transportive narrative. Beginning in 1817 with the movement of Spanish missions into the San Francisco Bay area, Sullivan winds his way through the great wine boom of the late 19th-century, the crippling effect of Prohibition, and Napa's rise out of its havoc to its eventual rivaling of Bordeaux in the judgments of 1976 and 2006. Published in cooperation with the Napa Valley Wine Library, the book includes historic maps, charts of vineyard ownership, and vintages from the 1880s to present.
Book Synopsis Ghost Wineries of Napa Valley by : Irene W. Haynes
Download or read book Ghost Wineries of Napa Valley written by Irene W. Haynes and published by Board and Bench Publishing. This book was released on 1999-10-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extensively researched by a resident grape grower and historian, this is the fascinating photographic tour of historic Napa wineries. The historical details and photographs of more than 65 wineries bring vision of the vibrant California wine industry of more than 100 years ago and the roots of many of today's great vintners are exposed in these photos and historical vignettes.
Download or read book Napa written by James Conaway and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2002 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Conaway's remarkable bestseller delves into the heart of California's lush and verdant Napa Valley, also known as America's Eden. Long the source of succulent grapes and singular wines, this region is also the setting for the remarkable true saga of the personalities behind the winemaking empires. This is the story of Gallos and Mondavis, of fortunes made and lost, of dynasties and destinies. In this delightful, full-bodied social history, James Conaway charts the rise of a new aristocracy and, in so doing, chronicles the collective ripening of the American dream. More than a wine book, Napa is a must-read for anyone interested in our country's obsession with money, land, power, and prestige.
Book Synopsis Margrit Mondavi's Vignettes by : Margrit Mondavi
Download or read book Margrit Mondavi's Vignettes written by Margrit Mondavi and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Moveable Thirst written by Rick Kushman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-04-16 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rollicking wine country travelogue paired with the only comprehensive guide to Napa’s public tasting rooms Hank Beal is a wine pro–the executive wine buyer at an upscale supermarket chain. Rick Kushman is an ordinary joe–a guy who enjoys wine but doesn’t know a lot about it. Together, Hank and Rick set out to visit all 141 public tasting rooms in Napa during the course of a year. The result is A Moveable Thirst–an engaging, often hilarious book that’s one part Sideways, one part Frommer’s. The first part recounts their uproarious adventures on the road as Rick learns to sniff and spit like a true oenophile (but never stops asking stupid questions). The second part offers the most complete and detailed guide ever published to Napa’s wine rooms. For wine lovers and the more than 5 million people who visit Napa every year, A Moveable Thirst is a great read and an indispensable guide.
Book Synopsis Napa at Last Light by : James Conaway
Download or read book Napa at Last Light written by James Conaway and published by Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestselling author of Napa tells the captivating story of how the Napa Valley region transformed into an extraordinary engine of commerce, glamour, and an outsized version of the American dream—and how it could be lost—in “a strong plea for responsible stewardship of the land” (Kirkus Reviews). Not so long ago, wine was an exclusively European product. Now it is thoroughly American; emblematic of Napa Valley, an area idealized as the epicenter of great wines and foods and a cultural tourist destination. But James Conaway’s candid book tells the other side of the romanticized story. Napa at Last Light reveals the often shadowy side of the latter days of Napa Valley—marked by complex personal relationships, immense profits, passionate beliefs, and sometimes desperate struggles to prevail. In the balance hang fortunes and personal relationships made through hard work and manipulation of laws, people, and institutions. Napans who grew up trusting in the beneficence of the “vintner” class now confront the multinational corporations who have stealthily subsumed the old family landmarks and abandoned the once glorious conviction that agriculture is the best use of the land. Hailed as the definitive Napa writer, Conaway has spent decades covering the region. Napa at Last Light showcases the greed, enviable profits, legacy, and tradition that still collide in this compelling story. The area is still full of dreamers, but of opposing sorts: those longing for a harmonious society based upon the vine, and self-styled overlords yearning for wealth and the special acclaim only fine wine can bring. Bets are still out on what the future holds. “This is a stunning and sad look at how an idyllic community became a victim of its own success…fascinating and well-researched” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
Book Synopsis Hidden History of Napa Valley by : Alexandria Brown
Download or read book Hidden History of Napa Valley written by Alexandria Brown and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-04 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Napa Valley is known for its wine and winemakers, but just beneath the fertile soil lies another, more complex version of its history. Uncover the story of Napa's first Chinatown--once home to nearly five hundred immigrants--that dwindled to fewer than seventeen residents before the last buildings were razed in the early twentieth century. Meet the small but determined group of African American farmers and barbers who called Napa home and the indomitable May Howard, a successful businesswoman and brothel owner. Learn about the Bracero Program that kept many of Napa's wineries, including Krug, Beaulieu and Stag's Leap, thriving during World War II. Join author Alexandria Brown as she explores these lesser-known stories of the ordinary people who helped shape modern-day wine country.
Book Synopsis A New Napa Cuisine by : Christopher Kostow
Download or read book A New Napa Cuisine written by Christopher Kostow and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2014-10-14 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow Christopher Kostow’s journey from a young line cook in a seaside town to the storied Restaurant at Meadowood, the Napa Valley mainstay that has earned three Michelin stars and James Beard Awards for best chef and outstanding service under Kostow’s leadership. Through 100 artfully constructed recipes and stunning photography, Kostow details the transformative effect this small American valley has had on his life and work—introducing us to the artisans, products, growers, and wild ingredients that inspire his unparalleled food. As he shares stories of discovering wild plums and radishes growing along the creek behind his home or of firing pottery with local ceramists, Kostow presents a new Napa cuisine—one deeply rooted in a place that’s rich in beauty, history, and community.
Book Synopsis From Napa with Love by : Alexis Swanson Traina
Download or read book From Napa with Love written by Alexis Swanson Traina and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A travel and lifestyle guide celebrating the beautiful California region famous for its wine and food, featuring juicy tips and in-the-know info. Napa Valley is a wonderland boasting beautiful weather, exquisite vistas, bespoke hotels, Michelin-rated restaurants, and world-class wineries. From Napa with Love is equal parts travel- and lifestyle-guide celebrating this famed and incredibly popular California destination. Featuring itineraries, interviews, sidebars, recipes, and entertaining 101s, this highly visual volume provides insider information about the best the area has to offer, as well as tips on how to bring home that much-envied Napa lifestyle. Each of the nine chapters offers up a distinct point of view (the Bohemian, the Oenophile, the Foodie, etc.), and these roles are filled by the region’s most notable residents, weekenders, and summer folk. Advice from Andy and Kate Spade, Thomas Keller, Ken Fulk, Carlo Mondavi, and Roman Coppola ensures you’ll learn the best and most authentic ways to enjoy the Napa experience that they all are so passionate about.
Book Synopsis Vineyards in the Watershed by : Juliane Poirier Locke
Download or read book Vineyards in the Watershed written by Juliane Poirier Locke and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Optimization of ecological stability and wine grape productivity and quality through an understanding of natural processes such a biodiversity, carbon and nutrient cycling and plant-oil interactions is the stated mission of this text. Reducing pesticide use and promoting soil health through erosion control, cover crops and compost are all important goals of this book. A first-hand, real experience report on how organic and biodynamic grape growers of Napa achieve these goals. Everything is covered including elimination of herbicides, managing wildlife and social responsibility for the workers. The only book of this kind and essential to any new wine grape grower.
Download or read book Wine Grapes written by Jancis Robinson and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 1434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the James Beard Award for Best Beverage Book, Named "Best Drinks Book" by Wine & Spirits magazine, Faiveley International Wine Book of the Year, OIV Best Viticulture Book "A fantastic Christmas present for any wine geek, and one that will provide an endless source of fiendish questions for quiz-setters" —The Guardian An indispensable book for every wine lover, from some of the world's leading wine experts. Where do wine grapes come from and how are grape varieties related to one another? What is the historical background of each one? Where are they grown? What sort of wines do they make? Using cutting-edge DNA analysis and detailing almost 1,400 distinct grape varieties, as well as myriad correct (and incorrect) synonyms, this book examines grapes and wine as never before. Here is a complete, alphabetically presented profile of all grape varieties of relevance to the wine lover, charting the relationships between them and including unique and astounding family trees, their characteristics in the vineyard, and—most important—what the wines made from them taste like. Presented in a stunning design with eight-page gatefolds that reveal the family trees, and a rich variety of full-color illustrations from Viala and Vermorel's century-old classic ampelography, the text will deepen readers' understanding of grapes and wine with every page. Combining Jancis Robinson's worldview and nose for good writing and good wines with Julia Harding's research, expertise, and attention to detail plus Dr. Vouillamoz's unique level of scholarship, Wine Grapes offers essential and original information in greater depth and breadth than has ever been available before. This is a book for wine students, wine experts, and wine lovers everywhere.
Download or read book Napa Valley written by Charles O'Rear and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Appellation Napa Valley by : Richard Mendelson
Download or read book Appellation Napa Valley written by Richard Mendelson and published by Val de Grace. This book was released on 2016-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks to a far-sighted band of creative pioneers, and thanks to a very special community intelligence and spirit, the Napa Valley has transformed itself from a sleepy, inward-looking farm and ranching enclave into one of the most prestigious and exciting wine-growing regions in the world. In Appellation Napa Valley, the renowned wine lawyer and industry authority Richard Mendelson takes us inside the legal and commercial struggles that did so much to make the Napa Valley into what it is today. Along the way, he brings us incisive portraits of the men and women who joined hands in common cause and common spirit, igniting a revolution in American wine and food in the process. Enlivened by exquisite maps and drawings from vineyards and cellars, plus a foreword by the celebrated French Laundry chef Thomas Keller, Appellation Napa Valley is a unique keepsake book to be savored and cherished for many years to come.
Book Synopsis California Wine Country by : Randy Leffingwell
Download or read book California Wine Country written by Randy Leffingwell and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: California Wine Country" opens with the history of winemaking in the state and explains how and why Californian wines have become famous around the world. Leffingwell then guides readers through the winemaking cycle and takes them on a personal tour of the state's most breathtaking and popular wine making regions. 300 color photos.
