Washington Wines and Wineries: The Essential Guide
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Praise for the First Edition:"Read this book for its focus on the vineyards, grapes and important producers of this burgeoning wine region. . ..a handy reference."—Wine Spectator "[Gregutt] looks in depth at the land, its people and its wines. . ..A refreshingly unpedantic way to keep track of all those wines now appearing in stores."—Eric Asimov, The New York Times "A superb book. . ..For those wishing to explore Washington wines in greater depth."—The Wine Advocate "[A] book to study, take notes on, and savor over time in order to absorb its considerable value. . ..For those who want to gain an education on the country's second largest wine region (as well as become infected by the author's enthusiasm for it), this is a seminal book."—Vinography "The most comprehensive and authoritative book on Washington wines. Paul has a lively style that makes the story of Washington wine country come alive."—Natalie Maclean, Nat Decants"A timely, useful, and most enjoyable addition to wine literature."—The World of Fine Wine"No one who loves Washington wines—in fact, no one serious about wine—should fail to get a copy."—Oz Clarke
List of Wineries xiPreface xvAcknowledgments xviiIntroduction 1History and BackgroundWhich Side of the Potomac? A Brief History of Washington Wines 13The AVAs 27The Grapes 49The Top Ten Vineyards 81Winery ProfilesThe Leaders 113The Specialists 145The Bench 186The Rookies 214The FutureWhere the New World and the Old World Meet 249A Glimpse into the Future 269Index 293
