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The New California Wine: A Guide to the Producers and Wines Behind a Revolution in Taste

The New California Wine: A Guide to the Producers and Wines Behind a Revolution in Taste


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A comprehensive guide to the must-know wines and producers of California’s “new generation,” and the story of the iconoclastic young winemakers who have changed the face of California viniculture in recent years. 
The New California Wine is the untold story of the California wine industry: the young, innovative producers who are rewriting the rules of contemporary winemaking; their quest to express the uniqueness of California terroir; and the continuing battle to move the state away from the overly-technocratic, reactionary practices of its recent past. Jon Bonné writes from the front lines of the California wine revolution, where he has access to the stories, philosophies, and techniques of top producers.
In this groundbreaking debut, Bonné paints an unflinching portrait of the current state of the industry: its strengths and shortcomings, its essential wines and those not worth pursuing. Lush full-color photographs, as well as a region-by-region tour of some of California’s lesser-known growing areas, reveal the people and places behind the bottles. Finally, a comprehensive purchasing reference lists all the must-know producers and their best wines, making The New California Wine an essential resource for finding and buying the very best the state has to offer.

From the Publisher

Edward Behr says, “There is no better guide to delicious wines from California.”Edward Behr says, “There is no better guide to delicious wines from California.”

Full color photograph of two hands holding a group of juicy blue grapes.Full color photograph of two hands holding a group of juicy blue grapes.

Full color photograph of rows of grape vines growing in a field.Full color photograph of rows of grape vines growing in a field.

Full color photo of truck bed filled with boxes of grapes overlooking the hills of wine countryFull color photo of truck bed filled with boxes of grapes overlooking the hills of wine country

S. Irene Virbila says, “A wonderful, engaging read. A great gift for any wine lover.”S. Irene Virbila says, “A wonderful, engaging read. A great gift for any wine lover.”

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ten Speed Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 5, 2013
Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1607743000
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1607743002
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.25 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.73 x 1.15 x 9.29 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #112,146 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #32 in Wine Tasting #74 in Wine (Books) #83 in Homebrewing, Distilling & Wine Making
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Customers find this wine guide to be a terrific resource on California wine, with one noting it contains a lot of nuances. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its readability, with one customer highlighting how it outlines the very best producers. Additionally, customers appreciate the engaging narrative, with one describing it as beautifully written, and the storyline receives praise for being an amazing journey through the past.

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