Pacific Pinot Noir - by John Winthrop Haeger (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Praise for "North American Pinot Noir: <BR>"Every religion needs its scripture. Now pinot noir worshipers have theirs."--Carol Emert, "San Francisco Chronicle " <BR>"A great resource . . . . Exciting, thought-provoking reading."--Tara Q. Thomas, "Wine & Spirits "magazine<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Featuring more than two hundred in-depth winery profiles, this definitive guide is the best single source of information on world-renowned pinot noirs from California and Oregon. Drawing on his encyclopedic knowledge of a grape variety considered by many to produce the ultimate food wine, John Winthrop Haeger offers this expanded, updated companion volume to his award-winning <i>North American Pinot Noir. </i>Here, with three times the number of winery profiles, he focuses exclusively on what he calls the Pacific Pinot Zone, stretching from the mouth of the Columbia River in Oregon to Santa Barbara in California and extending up to thirty miles inland. An introductory essay provides an indispensable view of pinot noir in the United States-including the dramatic effect that the movie <i>Sideways </i>has had on its sales and production. <br /><br /><b><i>Pacific Pinot Noir</i> features: <br /><br />* Detailed descriptive tasting notes and selected vertical tastings<br /><br />* At-a-glance graphics conveying information on tasting rooms, prices, and production for each winery <br /><br />* Regional maps showing key viticultural areas <br /><br />* Contact information for each winery </b><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>Praise for <i>North American Pinot Noir: <br /><br />Every religion needs its scripture. Now pinot noir worshipers have theirs.--Carol Emert, <i>San Francisco Chronicle </i><br /><br />A great resource . . . . Exciting, thought-provoking reading.--Tara Q. Thomas, <i>Wine & Spirits </i>magazine<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>""Not only is this a handy guide for any pinot-phile, but it's also a good read."-- "Wine & Spirits Magazine" (10/15/2008 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>"Haeger is relentless and thorough, in noting each producer's history and what it does in vineyards and wineries ."-- "Wine Spectator" (12/31/2008 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>"Terrific"-- "The Wine News" (12/1/2008 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>"There is no excuse for any serious Pinot Noir lover not to have this new book. . . in their library. "-- "Fermentation.com" (11/3/2008 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>"Will prove useful, informative, and entertaining to anyone who enjoys pinot noir wines--from the occasional consumer to grape growers and winemakers."-- "Gastronomica" (2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>A fabulous resource for anyone interested in American pinot noir -- a minefield unless you traverse it with expert guidance.-- "Denver Post" (12/3/2008 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>A useful discussion of the evolution of pinot noir. . . . Wth profiles of more than 200 pinot noir producers in California and Oregon.-- "New York Times" (12/17/2008 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>An invaluable resource for anyone who loves pinot noir.-- "San Jose Mercury News" (12/10/2008 12:00:00 AM)<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>John Winthrop Haeger </b>is author of <i>North American Pinot Noir </i>(UC Press). Haeger writes about wine for <i>Saveur </i>and other publications.
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