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Superbly balanced pinot noirs; crisp rieslings; rich, heady syrahs: these are only a fraction of the expertly crafted wines being produced in the Pacific Northwest's diverse and distinctive wine countries. Second only to California in production, the Pacific Northwest is the largest wine region in North America, home to more than 1,000 wineries. What was once a young wine-growing area with a reputation for eccentricity is today recognized as a dynamic region producing world-class wines, with a focus on ecologically sound practices.
This definitive volume profiles the wines, the people who make them, and the wine countries of Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, and Idaho. The journey begins with the region's climates and geology, which create a fascinating tapestry of wine-growing areas. Next, the book focuses on the unique qualities of each wine region, with profiles of more than 160 representative wineries to visit. Included are legacy wineries that helped to build the region s reputation, prestige wineries with a national presence, under-the-radar artisan wineries that embody the pioneering spirit of the Northwest, and promising new wineries. Each profile lists the winery's signature, premium, value, and estate wines.
Beautifully illustrated with photographs and helpful maps, this in-depth guide is a milestone in the North American literature on wine. It will enable wine lovers everywhere to plan their touring, select their wines, and explore and discover the riches of the Northwest's wine country.
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About the Author
Cole Danehower has been a leading regional wine journalist for more than a decade, reporting on the wines, winemakers, and wine countries of the Pacific Northwest. A winner of the prestigious James Beard Foundation Journalism Award, he is also copublisher of Northwest Palate and author of that magazine s popular Inside Northwest Wine column. His wine writing has also appeared in The San Francisco Chronicle, The Oregonian, The Register Guard, and Wines & Vines. A frequent judge for the Dallas Morning News Wine Competition, the Oregon Wine Competition, the Portland Indie Wine Festival, and numerous regional wine competitions, he is also a popular speaker on the region s wines.
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Offer[s] much in the way of practical information. The New York Times
Danehower offers the most sparklingly concise and well-rounded primer on Northwest wines in recent years. The Oregonian
A useful addition to a wine lover s library. Crosscut.com
Read this book and you ll get a schooling, and not just in Pacific Northwest wines. NorthWest Stir blog
As I read about winemakers I know and vineyards I ve visited while peering at photos of many of my favorite places in the great Northwest, I can only say, Bravo, and mission accomplished. Al Dente blog
Helps both industry newcomers and veterans explore new wines and new ways of succeeding in the restaurant wine business. Sommelier Journal
Finally someone has written a definitive book on the wine regions of Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, and Idaho. Certainly author Cole Danehower is the one most qualified to do it. The Prince of Pinot
The perfect wine-tasting tour guide. SciTech Book News
A travelogue of the region s representative wineries, [Danehower] touches on topics such as why wine grapes are superior to table varieties for wine-making purposes, climatic effects on grapes, stylistic differences in Northwest wines and key wine-making terms. A virtual operator s manual for Northwest winemaking. OregonLive.com
The gorgeous book includes maps, contact information, and production notes, and some truly breathtaking photos from the photographer. Daily Andy blog
A beautiful overview to Pacific Northwest wine country. Bellingham Herald
Offers a wealth of information for both the wine novice and the avid connoisseur, in a very easy to digest format. The book is technical and sophisticated enough for the wine savvy, while interesting and engaging even for the neophyte. Sip with Me blog
This is a book to savor. . . . a book wine writers, wine drinkers and Northwest wine lovers will turn to again and again a testament to a young but exciting, exploratory and established wine region that has found a place on the world s wine stage. Oregon Wine Press Magazine
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