num_pages: 256
description: Indulge your love of wine and tour the vineyards of North America with this guide to 40 separate wine routes found in four major geographic regions: the Western Region (California Oregon Washington and British Columbia); the Rocky Mountain Region (Arizona New Mexico and Colorado); the Central Region (Texas Illinois Missouri and Michigan); and the Eastern Region (North Carolina Virginia and West Virginia Mid-Atlantic and New England states New York Ontario and Nova Scotia). This beautifully photographed compilation will allow you to discover the unique agricultural qualities of each region learn what kinds of grapes grow there and understand the intricacies of the local wines. You'll also find:Detailed maps of each route with icons indicating vineyard accommodations including picnic facilities restaurants hotels and family friendly spots Vineyard addresses phone numbers and websites Lists of additional websites to assist in travel planning Pairing tips and snippets on viniculture What to expect at a tasting how to buy direct and an insider's grasp on wine speak and wine labels An index to help readers find information on the regions labels and their favorite types of wine Get set to expand your palate with wines ranging from Quebec's ice cider to New York State's new biodynamic wines. Whether you have an extensive knowledge of the wine world or are experiencing it for the first time you'll enjoy this robust flavoring of the tours North America has to offer.
language: English
title: North American Wine Routes: A Travel Guide to Wines and Vines, from Napa to Nova Scotia
publisher: Readers Digest