Large format book with photographic and biographic profiles of 50+ winemakers in Paso Robles California.

"The winemaking region encompassed by Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties is hot among those in the know -- and with good reason. A huge variety of the finest wines are only a pour away, and the setting is as dazzling as what's in the glass. Yet, despite its recent surge in popular appeal, the coast retains the down-home feel and roll-up-your-sleeves attitude that made it famous. The wineries of the Central Coast offer the perfect mix of elegant hospitality and warm accessibility -- as often as not, the people who pour your wine in the tasting rooms are not only the winemakers, but the winery owners as well, and they are happy to spend time chatting about their passion. Mira Advani Honeycutt's affectionately detailed text is a perfect introduction to this exciting expanse of vineyards. She reveals how the many microclimates of the Santa Ynez, Santa Maria, Arroyo Grande, and Edna Valleys, as well as the area around Paso Robles, have led to the production of an amazing diversity of varietals by an equally varied collection of wineries. Whether you're looking for a lush picnic spot and a glass of bubbly or panoramic views accompanied by a tasting flight of robust Rhône blends, her helpful tips lead the way. In addition, she reveals the distinctive art and architecture that abound in the wineries, while fine cuisine, fresh produce, and eclectic historical sites are never far away."--

Easy To Use Informative Saves You Time & Money THE GRAPE ESCAPES is your ticket to a fun-filled and successful Paso Robles Wine Tasting Adventure! Whether you are a tasting novice, a wine lover, or a connoisseur, this entertaining guidebook helps you make the most of your limited time in the Paso Robles wine country by identifying: The Best Wine Tasting Itineraries The Best Red and White Wines The Best of Specific Wine Varietals The Best Tasting Rooms for Great Wines Under $15 The Best Unique or Unusual Tasting Rooms The Best New Wineries You May Not Know About The Best Places to Taste One-on-One with the Winemaker The Best Vineyard and Winery Tours The Best Wine Clubs for Discounts and Special Perks The Best Tasting Room Gift Shopping and Picnic Sites The Best "Winery Dog" Greeters The Best Tasting Rooms for Group Excursions AND MORE . THE GRAPE ESCAPES saves you money. 28 of our recommended wineries and merchants will give you free tastings and/or special discounts (up to 25%) when you present this guidebook during your visit. You cannot afford to be without this guide to the Paso Robles area's Wineries and Tasting Rooms!

Steve Heimoff takes readers on an intimate and enlightening tour of one of California’s most diverse and accomplished wine areas as he travels along the Russian River and talks with growers and vintners from the Cabernet country of the Alexander Valley to the Pinot Noir producers of the Sonoma coast. This first comprehensive look at the natural history and winemaking practices of the region by one of America’s most respected wine critics brings the Russian into the exalted company of the great wine rivers of the world—the Loire, the Rhône, the Rhine, the Mosel, and the Douro. Part wine guidebook, part history and geology, and part travelogue of the author's adventures in wine country, A Wine Journey along the Russian River is essential reading for wine lovers—both those fortunate enough to be familiar with the region and those who have never been there. Heimoff guides readers along the length of the scenic river, from its warm, northern border with Mendocino out to foggy Jenner. He discusses the history and progress of Alexander Valley Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon, Russian River Valley and Sonoma coast Pinot Noir, Sonoma County's Rhône-oriented wines, old-style field blends, and other interesting wines. In the process, he introduces readers to many of the growers and vintners who have made Sonoma County famous: Dick Arrowood, the Rochiolis, the Seghesios, Tom Jordon, Bob Cabral of Williams Selyem, Jess Jackson of Kendall-Jackson, Merry Edwards, and many others. Describing how the river's formation and evolution, both products of the planet's fiery tectonic past, as well as the region's complex climate, have created the potential for unparalleled viticultural enclaves, and recounting how a variety of people realized that potential, Heimoff provides a fascinating explanation of why the Russian River's reputation as a premium winegrowing region continues to grow.

In the mid-1800s, fortune seekers from around the world flocked to California, but not all of them ended up in the gold fields. Many settled in San Luis Obispo County, drawn by the Mediterranean climate perfect for planting a familiar crop: grapevines. Local viticulture originated with the Spanish Missions, but it blossomed with the influx of intrepid adventurers. Growers and winemakers like Pierre Dallidet, an immigrant who helped save the French wine industry, and Henry Ditmas and James Anderson, who were the first to plant Zinfandel grapes, established vineyards and set about crafting award-winning wine in the fertile soil of Central California. Join the experts at the Wine History Project of San Luis Obispo County as they share the unique stories of these legendary winemakers.

"Books like this give people the confidence and knowledge to take their own wine journey, and they celebrate the new spirit that has made wine a more universal passion." - Prentice Penny Drive Through (TM) Paso Robles dives into one of America's fastest growing wine regions with unparalleled detail. It was created by the same team that produced the award-winning book, Drive Through (TM) Napa. Author Paul Hodgins spent three years interviewing many of Paso's most respected wine-industry leaders and delved deeply into its geological and human history to provide a comprehensive look at the 11 American Viticultural Areas that are producing some of America's most sought-after wine. Designer Kathy Lajvardi has created an attractive, user-friendly format that makes this book the ideal traveling companion as you explore the wineries in one of the most ruggedly beautiful parts of California. With compelling human stories, winemaker interviews, historical accounts and detailed descriptions of geography and geology, Drive Through Paso Robles provides all the essentials for understanding this fascinating corner of the wine world.