DRIVE THROUGH NAPA
DRIVE THROUGH NAPA

Author: Paul Hodgins

Publisher: ILTG Media, Inc.

Published: 2019-02-11

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 0578490668

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2021 BOOK DESIGN AWARD WINNER! YOUR COMPANION TO NAPA VALLEY'S WINES Facts, history, interviews, and price-to-value charts about Napa Valley's 16 wine sub-regions in an easy-to-read, beautifully designed format. Read time, 90 min or 3 glasses of wine! WHAT'S INSIDE * Gain confidence on Napa Valley wineries by learning about Napa's 16 wine regions. * Discover insider information via Interviews with Napa Valley winemakers & vintners. * Check out the industry’s only Price to Value charts comprised using millions of wine reviews through Vivino! “The only book you need. For professionals or novices this is a must for anyone who loves wines from Napa. I love this book so much I purchased it in paperback and eBook.” INTERVIEWS WITH NAPA ICONS “My favorite part was the interviews. The authors asked very pointed questions such as ‘What effect does your region have on the grapes that are grown here?’, ‘What will we notice when tasting a wine from your AVA?’ and ‘What do people misunderstand about your AVA?’” - Amber LeBeau, CSW, WSET 3, Wine Educator and Author Insightful Q&A sections with prominent winemakers. You’ll learn secrets about each Napa Valley wine region from the wineries that produce there. Alpha Omega Cade Chateau Montelena Dyer Vineyards Grgich Hills Hess Collection Italics Raymond Rombauer Silverado Smith-Madrone Trefethen

A Vineyard in Napa
A Vineyard in Napa

Author: Doug Shafer

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2012-11-12

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 0520272366

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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.

From Napa with Love
From Napa with Love

Author: Alexis Swanson Traina

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2017-09-19

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 1683351215

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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.

Hidden History of Napa Valley
Hidden History of Napa Valley

Author: Alexandria Brown

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2019-03-04

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 143966627X

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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.

Lost Napa Valley
Lost Napa Valley

Author: Lauren Coodley

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1467147648

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"Napa Valley, once known for its cattle and silver mines, has grown into an international wine destination. On the way, many buildings and institutions have vanished. ... Join author and historian Lauren Coodley as she celebrates those once-beloved landmarks in California's Wine Country."--

A Tour Guide's Napa Valley
A Tour Guide's Napa Valley

Author: Ralph DeAmicis

Publisher:

Published: 2021-04-15

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781931163712

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This book is like having friends in Napa Valley. The secret to truly enjoying the valley's remarkable wineries is knowing where to go and getting an insider's tips is always exciting. When you are getting ready to visit, who better to know in Wine Country than two Tour Guides, who constantly wow their clients with their insights, opening them up to new ideas, new possibilities and new wines to enjoy! Napa Valley is a gorgeous destination, with near perfect weather year-round and it's home to hundreds of unique wineries to thrill every palate, from the novice to the collector. But choosing the perfect wineries to visit can be tricky and that's where this book comes in!In our work guiding visitors around Napa since 2005, helping our clients get the most from their visit, we have answered more questions than you can imagine asking. The first half of this book are the answers to the most asked questions, from how to get there, where to stay, how to dress, what to expect in a tasting, and quite importantly, how to taste wine to best capture its true nature and there's much more! The second half is the directory of three hundred and eightyish wineries with our personal comments. Finally, the book features our tour maps, to help you navigate the country roads that connect the wineries together. This is the insider info you'll want, whether you are planning to visit for a day or a month! Ingram Edition

Bruised Passports
Bruised Passports

Author: Savi Munjal

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2022-02-20

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 9354894062

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As young kids, SAVI and VID, as they are popularly known to their followers, dreamt of travelling the world together. In 2013, they turned this dream into reality with the launch of their travel blog, BRUISED PASSPORTS. And now, countless flights, dreamy destinations and beautiful pictures later, the OG couple of travel has decided to reveal the secret of their carefree and footloose life. But this isn't just a book filled with dreamy stories of travel, people and culture; in these pages, Savi and Vid share their insights on how you, too, can live a life full of memories, adventure and the excitement of discovering a new place. With tips, plans and advice inspired by the hurdles and successes they have faced, Savi and Vid tell you how to be successful digital nomads in a post-pandemic world. From financial planning to, risk analysis, to taking that leap of faith, to how to create a brand of your own, BRUISED PASSPORTS promises to be a treasure trove for anyone who wants to take the plunge and set off on a journey to live life on their own terms.

Back Roads of Northern California
Back Roads of Northern California

Author: David Skernick

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Published: 2019-06-28

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9780764357626

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Join fine-art photographer David Skernick as he explores the rambling back roads of Northern California. This timeless tribute to the natural landscape captures the sublime beauty of settings such as Shasta Trinity National Forest, Napa Valley vineyards, Redwoods National Park, Route 1 and the Pacific Coast, and Yosemite. Skernick, who leads photography workshops nationwide, lets us in on his strategies with an appendix listing exposure, equipment, and panorama statistics for each image--enough to satisfy even the most technology-minded photographer.