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Napa Stories
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Author : Michael Chiarello
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001-09
Napa Stories written by Michael Chiarello and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-09 with Cooking categories.
From the bestselling author of "Tra Vigne Cookbook" and host of his own weekly PBS show comes the story of Napa Valley winemaking and its people. 20 recipes. 150+ full-color photos.
Bottled Poetry
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Author : James T. Lapsley
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2022-02-25
Bottled Poetry written by James T. Lapsley and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-02-25 with Cooking categories.
California's Napa Valley is one of the world's premier wine regions today, but this has not always been true. James T. Lapsley's entertaining history explains how a collective vision of excellence among winemakers and a keen sense of promotion transformed the region and its wines following the repeal of Prohibition. Focusing on the formative years of Napa's fine winemaking, 1934 to 1967, Lapsley concludes with a chapter on the wine boom of the 1970s, placing it in a social context and explaining the role of Napa vineyards in the beverage's growing popularity. Names familiar to wine drinkers appear throughout these pages—Beaulieu, Beringer, Charles Krug, Christian Brothers, Inglenook, Louis Martini—and the colorful stories behind the names give this book a personal dimension. As strong-willed, competitive winemakers found ways to work cooperatively, both in sharing knowledge and technology and in promoting their region, the result was an unprecedented improvement in wine quality that brought with it a new reputation for the Napa Valley. In The Silverado Squatters, Robert Louis Stevenson refers to wine as "bottled poetry," and although Stevenson's reference was to the elite vineyards of France, his words are appropriate for Napa wines today. Their success, as Lapsley makes clear, is due to much more than the beneficence of sun and soil. Craft, vision, and determination have played a part too, and for that, wine drinkers the world over are grateful. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1996.
Napa Stories Wine Journal
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Author : Michael Chiarello
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001-06
Napa Stories Wine Journal written by Michael Chiarello and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-06 with categories.
-- Companion journal to the book Napa Stories: Profiles, Reflections & Recipes from the Napa Valley (see pages 2-3)-- Illustrated tabs divide sections into Tasting and Cellar Notes for red, white, and rose wines-- Includes glossary of key wine terms and resource lists of best wine shops and Web sites-- Built-in pocket provides safe keeping for favorite wine bottle labels and business cards
Lost Restaurants Of Napa Valley And Their Recipes
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Author : Alexandria Brown
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2020
Lost Restaurants Of Napa Valley And Their Recipes written by Alexandria Brown and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with History categories.
Alongside its vineyards, the Napa Valley boasts restaurants celebrated for their pioneering spirit. Stroll through the memories of this region's mouthwatering eateries with tales of the enterprising women and risk takers who helped make Napa a foodie haven. The Empire Saloon made history by being the first business to serve food in the fledgling city of Napa, and a little over a century later, the Magnolia Hotel set the standard for fine dining in Yountville. The A-1 Café made Chinese cuisine a local favorite, and Jonesy's set the aviation community aflutter with its tasty special potatoes. Join author Alexandria Brown as she delves into the history of Napa County's gone-but-not-forgotten restaurants and their classic dishes.
A Moveable Thirst
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Author : Rick Kushman
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2007-04-16
A Moveable Thirst written by Rick Kushman and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-04-16 with Travel categories.
A rollicking wine country travelogue paired with the only comprehensive guide to Napa’s public tasting rooms Hank Beal is a wine pro–the executive wine buyer at an upscale supermarket chain. Rick Kushman is an ordinary joe–a guy who enjoys wine but doesn’t know a lot about it. Together, Hank and Rick set out to visit all 141 public tasting rooms in Napa during the course of a year. The result is A Moveable Thirst–an engaging, often hilarious book that’s one part Sideways, one part Frommer’s. The first part recounts their uproarious adventures on the road as Rick learns to sniff and spit like a true oenophile (but never stops asking stupid questions). The second part offers the most complete and detailed guide ever published to Napa’s wine rooms. For wine lovers and the more than 5 million people who visit Napa every year, A Moveable Thirst is a great read and an indispensable guide.
The Napa Locket
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Author : MICHAEL LEE. SHAY
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2024-04-04
The Napa Locket written by MICHAEL LEE. SHAY and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04-04 with Fiction categories.
The Napa Locket is a captivating story of self-discovery. There is a moment in each person's life when we must face our greatest fears to discover and accept who we are. We have to tear down the walls that we built around us in order to grow and find our true selves. Chanel owns a yoga studio in Berkeley, California, and is about to expand her business in the Napa wine country of Northern California. In addition to opening a second yoga studio, Chanel plans to fulfill a lifetime goal of opening her own bookstore. While getting her new businesses up and running, Chanel will be confronted with the demons of her past--mysterious, debilitating visions. Chanel will confront her visions and seek guidance to discover their hidden meaning. With the help of friends, a Shaman, Clairvoyant, and a new potential love interest, Chanel discovers who she really is: a White Witch and Warrior of the Light. Chanel's best friend is in danger after triggering a deadly curse. It's now up to Chanel to embrace her newly discovered magical skills and use them to save her friend before it's too late.
Crush Heat
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Author : Carl F. Heintze
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Crush Heat written by Carl F. Heintze and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Fiction categories.
The Napa and other valleys north of San Francisco Bay are the settings for these two novellas by Carl F. Heintze. ___ In Crush Charles Henry, a San Jose newspaper reporter, is enlisted by Gina Cefalu, a wealthy Napa Valley widow and former high school classmate, to try and find her missing son who has mysteriously vanished from his home and his marriage without leaving a message. Henry agrees, but only after Gina has awakened the feeble flame of their former romance. - - Henry's search proceeds through the Napa Valley and beyond with visits to the missing man's brother, estranged from his mother, the brother's wife, with hints from Esperanza, a woman who works at he Home Vineyard, the winery Gina has inherited from her husband. Along the way are surprises and twists and turns before the end of the search. ___ Heat is about another valley and another time long ago. A boy, Charles, perhaps Charles Henry, is working picking windfall peaches for his Uncle Will. The ranch lies at the edge of wild lands on which deer and even mountain lions range. A fire threatens the ranch and its crop, requiring of Charles and Uncle Will swift and difficult actions.
Stories Of Napa County
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Author : D. T. Davis
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 194?
Stories Of Napa County written by D. T. Davis and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 194? with Napa County (Calif.) categories.
Wine Country In Shorts
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Author : Lahni Deamicis
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2024-07-07
Wine Country In Shorts written by Lahni Deamicis and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-07-07 with Travel categories.
Of the many New World Wine Regions, Napa and Sonoma are probably the most famous, but why? There are many reasons, and they are found in both the stories and the insights that an insider has access to. Considering the location, its popularity seems improbable, because Sonoma and Napa are the northern most points in the Spanish Empire's expansion in the Americas. It was a place that was hard to reach by land, with a coastline that was rocky, and fog bound. When they finally arrived in Sonoma, we're convinced that the Spanish thought to themselves, "We've arrived in Eden, we don't need to go any farther." Sonoma and Napa are located in a special place, that at one time was considered the far ends of the Earth, a place where explorers, adventurers and the foolish went, which made for a very interesting demographic. What is surprising is how different Sonoma and Napa are, located on either side of the Mayacamas Mountains. We often describe Sonoma as the older sister, who is a good-looking girl, a great cook and gardener, always content with her family and friends. Napa is her golden-haired little brother, who is endlessly curious about the outside world, and every time he walks in the room, everybody makes a fuss. It drives Sonoma crazy, but Napa adores his big sister. These stories and insights about Wine Country, covering its origins and culture, were gathered over twenty years, while tour guides, Ralph and Lahni DeAmicis, stood in the back of tasting rooms listening to the hosts talk about the region, while pouring wine for their tour clients. They found that every story had at least three versions, so they melded them together, using as their guide what felt right. They present a wonderfully revealing picture of this remarkable place and the people who have helped make it special. They include the stories of the Chinese Treasure Fleets that explored this coast in the 1400's, the English who arrived in the 1600's and how the Spanish literally fell over the inlet to the San Francisco Bay in the late 1700's. It talks about why the region is so good for growing wine grapes and what's involved in owning a winery. The story of the first settlers in Sonoma, and how the Spanish and the Russians got along is both romantic and remarkable. A look at how the wine industry, and the tasting rooms evolved provides a wonderful context for visitors. The inside story of the famous 'Judgment of Paris' wine tasting that made Napa famous, and all the women behind it, makes great reading. The four versions of how Mount Saint Helena got her name, and the two versions of how the Silverado Trail came to be, are both wonderful stories. On top of these are more stories and insights from two tour guides who have traveled throughout this beautiful region, and have told these tales hundreds of times, over their shoulders, while driving their wine tour guests. The stories surely improved in the telling! They hope you enjoy them.
Reflections Of A Vintner
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Author : Tor Kenward
language : en
Publisher: Abrams
Release Date : 2022-04-26
Reflections Of A Vintner written by Tor Kenward and has been published by Abrams this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-26 with Cooking categories.
A compendium for wine lovers: a prominent vintner shares a lifetime of great wines, famous friends, deep knowledge, and insider insights Reflections of a Vintner recounts the lessons learned, relationships forged, and observations made from an insider’s nearly fifty-year journey through the burgeoning wine industry in Napa Valley. From the mid-seventies, when there were less than fifty wineries, to the present, with over eight hundred, Tor Kenward shares his recollections as the region became a world-class wine destination. Following the calendar year, each chapter opens with the challenges and opportunities a winemaker faces that month—in the vineyard, winery, tasting room, and out on the road. In addition to the wine knowledge Kenward imparts, the vintner shares stories of his friendships with legends of the modern American food and wine scene, including Julia Child, André Tchelistcheff, Andy Beckstoffer, and Robert Mondavi, among others. Kenward’s hard work as a vintner was recently acknowledged and celebrated. In the October 2021 Judgment of Napa, held forty-five years after the historic Judgement of Paris, TOR Cabernet was judged to be #1, outscoring legendary Bordeaux châteaux, Napa Valley, and international peers by leading critics and sommeliers. TOR wines, coveted by connoisseurs worldwide, received seven perfect 100-point ratings from leading critics for their 2018 Napa Valley wines. An iconic winemaker, Kenward has written, taught, and lectured on wine most of his adult life. What he is most often asked about are not facts or numbers about his wines, but the stories behind them. These are stories of inspiration and wisdom that shaped his journey. With Kenward’s impressive connection to Napa Valley and his legacy of creating inimitable wines, Reflections of a Vintner offers entertaining insights into an often intimidating and complex but highly enjoyable world.