Wines and Wineries of California’s Central Coast
A Complete Guide from Monterey to Santa Barbara
Seiten
2008
University of California Press (Verlag)
978-0-520-24437-5 (ISBN)
University of California Press (Verlag)
978-0-520-24437-5 (ISBN)
In comparative tastings, wines from California's Central Coast rival those from Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Napa. This book includes profiles of nearly 300 wineries and features profiles of vintners. It contains: 5 maps; winery ratings; discussions of wine history and terroir; and, descriptions of American viticultural areas and grape varietals.
In comparative tastings, wines from California's Central Coast rival those from such renowned regions as Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Napa, yet they also offer superb value. This is the first comprehensive guide to one of the world's most dynamic and beautiful wine regions-and the setting for the award-winning movie "Sideways." An excellent, one-stop resource for touring and tasting at convenient wineries located from Monterey to Santa Barbara, the guide is organized into county-by-county alphabetical listings for this up-and-coming region. "Wines and Wineries of California's Central Coast" includes profiles of nearly 300 wineries personally visited by the author. It features profiles of individual vintners, 5 maps, Winery ratings, plus author and winemaker recommendations. It also contains: visitors' and contact information for each winery; discussions of regional wine history and terroir; and, descriptions of designated American Viticultural Areas and grape varietals.
In comparative tastings, wines from California's Central Coast rival those from such renowned regions as Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Napa, yet they also offer superb value. This is the first comprehensive guide to one of the world's most dynamic and beautiful wine regions-and the setting for the award-winning movie "Sideways." An excellent, one-stop resource for touring and tasting at convenient wineries located from Monterey to Santa Barbara, the guide is organized into county-by-county alphabetical listings for this up-and-coming region. "Wines and Wineries of California's Central Coast" includes profiles of nearly 300 wineries personally visited by the author. It features profiles of individual vintners, 5 maps, Winery ratings, plus author and winemaker recommendations. It also contains: visitors' and contact information for each winery; discussions of regional wine history and terroir; and, descriptions of designated American Viticultural Areas and grape varietals.
William A. Ausmus is a research scholar in the Communication Studies Department at California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo.
List of Maps Acknowledgments PART ONE Introduction 1 The Lay of the Land 2 Central Coast Wine History 3 Central Coast Terroir 4 The Central Coast American Viticultural Area PART TWO 5 Introduction to the Winery Listings and Profiles 6 The North-Central Coast (Monterey County) 7 The Mid-Central Coast (San Luis Obispo County) 8 The South-Central Coast (Santa Barbara County) Appendix A. Current Central Coast American Viticultural Areas by County Appendix B. The Central Coast American Viticultural Area According to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau References Index
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 8.7.2008 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 51 b-w photographs, 6 maps |
| Verlagsort | Berkerley |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
| Gewicht | 590 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Essen / Trinken ► Getränke |
| ISBN-10 | 0-520-24437-0 / 0520244370 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-520-24437-5 / 9780520244375 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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