The New Connoisseurs' Handbook of California Wines: (Second Edition)
Covers over 700 wineries and labels, rates thousands of individual wines and vintages, and includes information on growing areas, grape varieties, winemaking techniques, and more
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The New Connoisseurs' Handbook of California Wines, the guide of choice to the wines and wineries of western America, is here presented in a revised and updated second edition; fully expanded and with the most current information, it delivers the most comprehensive data available about wines and wineries in California, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.Here is specific information about particular wines, with individual vintage ratings - as well as detailed tasting notes - for thousands of specific bottlings. More than 700 wineries are described in detail - history, production methods, standing. There is up-to-the-minute information about the newly designated viticultural areas, as well as essays on winemaking techniques and grape types, in-depth vintage commentaries (including the 1992 vintage), critical rating lists classifying producers of the leading varietals, a glossary, maps, and inside information on best buys (and wines to avoid). This brand-new edition of the Handbook is unmatched in its authority and comprehensiveness, an essential addition to any wine drinker's library.
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