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Deadly Vintage: A Molly Doyle Mystery

8 reviews
Elaine Flinn

Perseverance Press, 2007

Better than the rip-off
Elaine Flinn's Doyle series is outstanding, and far, far better on every level than the Jane Cleland series that ripped off almost everything from this great series. Read the original and the best!

The Grape Escapes: The Best of Paso Robles Wineries & Tasting Rooms

4 reviews
Bob Rhodes, Cindy Rhodes

Dog Ear Publishing, LLC, 2006

"The Best" makes your tasting easier
I believe I know Paso wines pretty well; this book makes me want to go back and check out a few wineries. Bob and Cindy certainly did their homework and their conclusions about "The Best ____" can be argued, but they've picked wineries you sure don't want to miss when you visit the area. Lots of footwork went into it, and lots of great stories - that they share - come out of it. A fun read! ...

The Wine Roads of Texas: An Essential Guide to Texas Wines and Wineries

4 reviews
Wes Marshall

Maverick Publishing Co., 2007

There are many reasons to like this book
This book is highly informative, entertaining, and (must be) the definitive guide book for visiting any or all Texas wineries. The informative aspect is not limited to a textbook about Texas grapes, wines and wineries, though it certainly could be used that way. It is much more. The Introduction is an excellent summary for novice or seasoned wine lovers--telling us about varieties of Texas ...

Marilyn Merlot and the Naked Grape: Odd Wines from Around the World

4 reviews
Peter F. May

Quirk Books, 2006

For the true dionysian wine lover
From the very beginning: Peter May's, and Robin Garr's, introductions to this book are a piece of great work in broadening the horizon to a really enjoyable world of wine. The looks of the book show that Peter's May's remarkable collection of unusual wine labels has been in the hands of very good people. And, I want to tell you what my wife said when I handed the book to her to see: "It feels ...

Napa Valley: A View from Above

5 reviews
Charles Feil, Ernest Rose

VFA Publishing, 2002

A visual masterpiece
Stunning photographs of America's number one wine region. Every page of this masterpiece is a feast for the eyes.

Rogov's Guide To Israeli Wines, 2005 (Rogov's Guide to Israeli Wines)

4 reviews
Daniel Rogov

Toby Press, 2004

Finally - Bringing Israel Into the World of Wine!
An excellent book, along the model of other international wine guides, with details on wineries, reviews of wines and complete honesty on the part of the author. Some really fine wines from Israel and finally a book that describes them.

The Tra Vigne Cookbook

16 reviews
Michael Chiarello

Chronicle Books, 1999

Gorgeous pictures, in depth content, delicious recipe
I have had this book for over a year and have tried several of his recipes which all comes out great. It is one of the few cookboos that I have which I use often. The recipes are easy to follow, simple, and most important of all, delicious. I espcially like the stuffed pepper recipe. It is also a book one can sit down to read for leisure. Plus there are lots of tips, not just recipes.

Fresh From Dover Canyon: Easy, Elegant Recipes from Dover Canyon Winery

4 reviews
Mary C Baker

AuthorHouse, 2003

perfect for the ametuer, expert or recreational cooker!
mary's recipes are approachable, creative and delicious! this book runs the gamut of great recipes from high brow dinner parties to Monday night football suggestions. Her advice is practical, helpful and will having you saying things like, "Of course I should never use cheap cooking wine to cook! I should never buy cheap wine at all! What was i thinking?!?!" Its a perfect gift and for someone who ...

Pacific Northwest Wining and Dining: The People, Places, Food, and Drink of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and ...

9 reviews
Braiden Rex-Johnson

Wiley, 2007

Pacific Northwest Wining and Dining
To counter the damp and dreary days of winter I surround myself with distractions that promise better days to come. At the top of my pile is Braiden Rex-Johnson's Pacific Northwest Wining and Dining. Just looking at the cover of this love letter to NW cuisine warms me. I imagine myself dining al fresco on the patio of this restaurant or a myriad of others. Then I pour over the interior pages, ...

The Vintner's Table Cookbook: Recipes from a Winery Chef

5 reviews
Mary Evely

Simi Valley Winery, 1997

An award winner for any kitchen! A must have for all cooks!
The Vintner's Table - a wonderful compilation of wine parings with appropriate dishes. Beautifully designed, easy to follow and the photographs depict the finished dishes. No wonder this was an IACP award winning book. Mary does a great job in bringing the reader into the recipe and sharing her culinary background with all. A delightful book that you must add to your collection. ...

Breaking Away to Virginia and Maryland Wineries (Washington Weekends)

3 reviews
Elisabeth Frater

Capital Books, 2002

Great Travel Companion
Comprehensive review of the wineries in Virginia and Maryland. Describes how each of the wineries got started and a bit about the owners, growers, and/or winemakers. Also offers a brief summary of the wines produced. Includes sidebar-type sections on such topics as individual varietals, wine festivals, and competitions. A wonderful resource if you like weekend getaways, beautiful farms, and, ...

Napa County Wineries

3 reviews
Thomas Maxwell-Long

Arcadia Pub, 2002

Maxwell Long has done it again!
After reading and enjoying Maxwell Long's first book on San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly, I decided to purchase this book. Once again, I was impressed by his thorough and impressive research into the history and culture of the Napa Valley. The photographs in this book are outstanding and illustrative of the early days of what we now call "The Premier Wine Country." I recommend this book for a great ...

Backroads of the California Wine Country: Your Guide to the Wine Country's Most Scenic Backroad Adventures ...

3 reviews
Karen Misuraca

Voyageur Press, 2006

Past the Tasting Rooms into the Gorgeous Hills!
When many people visit California to tour wineries, they head for Napa Valley on the weekend and sit in traffic jams for hours on route 29. Realizing that everyone in the slowly moving train may not be totally sober, the visitors think about how much they would like to be someplace else. A little known fact is that there are back roads into virtually every wine region in California that offer ...

The Guide to Colorado Wineries

2 reviews
Mary DeSimone

The ABC Group, 1997

Essential reading for Colorado wine lovers!!
I think the Brad and Alta Smith did a wonderful job researching and "discovering" these wineries, most of which are extremely under-publicized. This book is a handy guide which gets you to every winery and tells you all you need to know about each one before you arrive! A MUST BUY!

KENWOOD - A Ken Jensen Murder Mystery in Sonoma Wine Country

2 reviews
Robert Kissig

Robert Kissig, 2006

Sexual Passion causes Murder in a Wine Vat
This murder mystery is intriguing with a surprsie ending that catches the reader totally off guard. Good character interaction througout with the laid back life style of living in a quaint town in the Napa Valley used as a setting for this very engaging murder mystery.

Sonoma: The Ultimate Winery Guide

3 reviews
Heidi Haughy Cusick

Chronicle Books, 1995

SONOMA THE ULTIMATE WINERY GUIDE
As a winery employee, I would recommend this book to both serious and novice winery visitors. This book is loaded with beautiful glossy photographs and detailed information on each winery, organized by region. It focuses on wineries only, with brief referals to nearby food and farms of interest. Each winery has it's own page, with a helpful quick reference in the left margin of the necessary ...

Wine Tour of the Finger Lakes: Where to Stop, What to Taste, and What to Buy in New York State's Premier Wine ...

4 reviews
Grady Wells

McBooks Press, 2004

Indispensible Guide to Upstate New York Wineries
If you are planning to visit the Finger Lakes region and tour the wineries, this extremely well written guide will tell you everything you need to know. The author explains what to look for when tasting wines, the various kinds of wine you'll encounter, and the specific grape varieties the region is known for. There is information on all of the wineries in the area, with special emphasis given ...

Lee Bailey's California Country Wine Cooking

2 reviews
Lee Bailey

Clarkson Potter, 1991

Gorgeous looking, and great recipes too!
Lee Bailey writes gorgeous books, that's the first thing you notice, but once you've tried his recipes, and I have five of his books, you find that all you have to do is open the book, follow his straightforward directions and you have a terrific meal. I rarely even add salt, his recipes are that good. Always my go-to guy for important dinner parties, he outdoes himself in this book adding wine ...

From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries

2 reviews
Sharon Kegerreis, Lorri Hathaway

Ann Arbor Media Group, 2007

An entertaining and very highly recommended addition to personal reading lists
When people think about trips to the 'wine country', Michigan does not readily come to mind. All that will change with "From The Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries", a collaborative travel guide by Sharon Kegerries and Lorri hathaway who showcase fifty-one wine country destinations throughout the upper-Midwest state of Michigan. Organized by four designated 'wine trails' and 'beyond the trails', ...

Discovering Maryland Wineries

2 reviews
Kevin M. Atticks

Resonant Publishing, 1998

This pocket companion to MD wineries is long overdue.
The vineyards are nestled in the most beautiful parts of the state and are succinctly described by the author. A great feature is the author's note on the uniqueness of each one. Yes, the type of wines produced and the winery itself are the focal points, but it is also the meeting of the people behind the vines that makes this book an indispensable guide.

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