num_pages: 308
description: Superbly balanced pinot noirs; crisp rieslings; rich heady these are only a fraction of the expertly crafted wines being produced in the Pacific Northwest's diverse and distinctive wine countries. Second only to California in production the Pacific Northwest is the largest wine region in North America home to more than 1000 wineries. What was once a young wine-growing area with a reputation for eccentricity is today recognized as a dynamic region producing world-class wines with a focus on ecologically sound practices.This definitive volume profiles the wines the people who make them and the wine countries of Washington Oregon British Columbia and Idaho. The journey begins with the region's climates and geology which create a fascinating tapestry of wine-growing areas. Next the book focuses on the unique qualities of each wine region with profiles of more than 160 representative wineries to visit. Included are legacy wineries that helped to build the regions reputation prestige wineries with a national presence under-the-radar artisan wineries that embody the pioneering spirit of the Northwest and promising new wineries. Each profile lists the winery's signature premium value and estate wines.Beautifully illustrated with photographs and helpful maps this in-depth guide is a milestone in the North American literature on wine. It will enable wine lovers everywhere to plan their touring select their wines and explore and discover the riches of the Northwest's wine country.
language: English
title: Essential Wines and Wineries of the Pacific Northwest: A Guide to the Wine Countries of Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, and Idaho
publisher: Timber Press