Washington Wines And Wineries

During the thirty-five years wine critic and writer Paul Gregutt has lived in the state of Washington, its wine industry has ballooned from a mere half dozen wineries to nearly five hundred. Washington Wines and Wineries offers a comprehensive, critical, and accessible account of the nation's second largest wine-producing region.

"Unquestionably the most comprehensive book on the topic, Washington Wines and Wineries is a new benchmark in learning about this exciting wine region."—Evan Goldstein, author of Perfect Pairings "I never miss a chance for lunch or a tasting with Paul Gregutt. He is an eclectic student of wine and an astute taster who never takes himself too seriously. But his Washington Wines & Wineries is a serious publication. The number of Washington wineries has exploded since the turn of the millennium. There are several important new AVAs. Many wonderful wines are being made. So there was an urgent need for this splendid new guide, written with passion and authority. No one who loves Washington wines--in fact, no one serious about wine--should fail to get a copy."—Oz Clarke

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.

Washington is the second-largest wine producer in the country, just behind California, with nearly a thousand wineries--there's arguably never been a better time to be a winemaker in Washington, or even a wine drinker. Washington Wine and Food is a celebration of forty winemakers who have helped to define Washington's flourishing wine scene. Also, some of the best chefs from Seattle have created 80 easy, delicious, and complementary recipes--all designed with home cooks in mind. With a bountiful selection of the best Washington wines and ingredients at your fingertips, readers will be inspired to enjoy all the bounties of the region.

Full of vibrant color photographs and detailed writings, this guide provides a comprehensive look at the burgeoning winemaking industry in Washington state and features more than 70 of its finest wineries and vineyards. Presenting the rich history, unique processes, and visionary people of wineries such as Soos Creek Wine Cellars and Chateau Saint Michelle, the coffee-table book also includes pairing suggestions for hundreds of fine Washington wines. Engaging readers to further explore the region, this visual guide includes QR codes that link to videos of winemakers discussing their creations and 360-degree perspectives of various scenic properties.

The terroir-- the combination of soil, climate and geography that makes all wines distinct from each other. With ideal soils, extensive sunlight and warm days with cool nights, Washington State produces some of the best wines in the world. The state also boasts one of the fastest growing wine industries around. This elegant book is a photographic celebration of the Washington region -- its vineyards, wineries, wine-makers, and wine communities. Sara Matthews is one of the country's most well-respected wine photographers. She has traveled extensively throughout Washington's major wine regions, capturing one-of-a-kind images for this elegant, timeless book.

VOICES ABOUT WASHINGTON STATE WINES is a way to know the allure of Washington State and its magnificent wines. Millions of years ago volcanoes and massive floods sculpted the State land and left in multiple areas unique soils for vineyards. The warmth of summer days and cool nights each year brings the grapes to fine ripeness. The author wrote about California wine country in 1970.He also has been an owner of a vineyard, a home winemaker, and an organizer of wine education tasting parties. He now brings to wine lovers and curious novices the stories of Washington Wine Quality Alliance members. The State wineries are small, medium, and large and each is special in their selection of grapes and ways of creating wine. Enterprising spirit is expressed in stories about their wineries in the book. The vintners interpret Nature's work in various ways to satisfy many different palates. Contact the [email protected]

Celebrating the U.S.'s upcoming winemaking region and the Pacific Northwest's premier winemaking region, this large volume includes information on an impeccable collection of wineries, vineyards, and details on nearly 100 fine wines from the region. The vibrant color photographs and descriptions of dozens of Washington's most notable establishments bring this beautiful region to life. Within each winery's feature story is a page dedicated to their signature wine, pairing suggestions and tasting notes, winemaker's insights, technical information regarding the construction, maturation and cellaring of each wine and a QR code that links to winery websites and online wine stores offering additional insight. Ideal for both wine aficionados and casual enthusiasts, this guide to award-winning Washington wineries can be a research companion, a travel memento, or a delightful gift.

Most rational people don’t pay $40 for $20 items. And yet with wine, it happens all the time. Wine can be an expensive hobby. Founder of the popular site ReverseWineSnob,com, Jon Thorsen is an unapologetic frugal wine consumer. He flips wine snobbery on its head by pushing a $20 or less mantra. Reverse Wine Snob is designed to help wine drinkers stop wasting money and get the most satisfaction out of their drinking dollars. It reveals Thorsen’s Ten Tenets of Reverse Wine Snobbery—ten beliefs that eliminate myths about wine—as well as a unique rating system that includes the cost of the bottle so that there is satisfaction in both taste and price. In Jon’s unique system, the more expensive a wine, the better it must taste. Reverse Wine Snob explains: The number one rule all wine drinkers should follow, no matter what the wine snobs say. How to shop for wine at stores like the nation’s #1 wine retailer Costco and Trader Joe’s. The regions and varieties of wine that give the best value. Why the price of a wine has nothing to do with its taste. Why the distribution system in the US is broken which costs you money and limits your wine choices. Tons of Jon’s very favorite wine picks. Jon dapples in every kind of wine from $10 kitchen sink blends to the $20 “Saturday Night Splurge,” so delicious it’s worth twice the price. Reverse Wine Snob brings plain old common sense to the wine industry and encourages wine lovers to explore the world of inexpensive quality wine. Skyhorse Publishing, along with our Good Books and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of cookbooks, including books on juicing, grilling, baking, frying, home brewing and winemaking, slow cookers, and cast iron cooking. We’ve been successful with books on gluten-free cooking, vegetarian and vegan cooking, paleo, raw foods, and more. Our list includes French cooking, Swedish cooking, Austrian and German cooking, Cajun cooking, as well as books on jerky, canning and preserving, peanut butter, meatballs, oil and vinegar, bone broth, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.