Ghost Wineries Of Napa Valley

Author : Irene W. Haynes
Publisher : Board and Bench Publishing
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1999-10-01
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780932664907

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Ghost Wineries of Napa Valley by Irene W. Haynes Pdf

Extensively researched by a resident grape grower and historian, this is the fascinating photographic tour of historic Napa wineries. The historical details and photographs of more than 65 wineries bring vision of the vibrant California wine industry of more than 100 years ago and the roots of many of today's great vintners are exposed in these photos and historical vignettes.

Author : Jeff Dwyer
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2008-09-26
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1455604917

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Ghost Hunter's Guide to California's Wine Country by Jeff Dwyer Pdf

"Fantastic! I've learned there's much more to this valley than first meets the eye. I had no idea the dead population was so lively here. Truly, Dwyer brings the past to life." --Mick Winter, author of The Napa Valley Book "Filled with fascinating historical details that few locals even know, the book is eerily convincing in its convictions."--Santa Rosa (CA) Press Democrat "A handy guide to curdling your blood and raising your hair."--Napa Valley Register Serving as a guide to one of America's most treasured lands, the Ghost Hunter's Guide to California's Wine Country takes readers to the rolling hills, old wineries, and beautiful vineyards of the California Wine Country. With more than eighty haunted locations described in great historical detail, experienced and novice ghost hunters alike can search this famous region for encounters with ghosts of explorers, Indians, soldiers, and others. Recommended locations include the famous novelist Jack London's homestead, where apparitions and other phenomena have been experienced. Many believe London's ghost still haunts his beloved ranch. After traveling the vineyards and wineries, the counties of Napa and Sonoma offer more ghostly adventures. The Cinedome movie house in Napa is said to hold the ghosts of an older couple who were often found cuddling in the back of the theatre. In Sonoma, hauntings have occurred in the popular park known as the Plaza. Sem-Yeto, one of the last Pomo Indian chiefs, is buried in the park's northwest corner, and some have witnessed the spirit of his ghost wandering the site. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ghost hunting guru Jeff Dwyer, a resident of the California Wine Country, has been fascinated with ghosts since childhood. He is an experienced paranormal investigator and the author of Ghost Hunter's Guide to the San Francisco Bay Area, Ghost Hunter's Guide to Los Angeles, Ghost Hunter's Guide to New Orleans, and Ghost Hunters Guide to Seattle and Puget Sound, all published by Pelican.

Author : Tilar Mazzeo
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-20
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781607745914

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Back Lane Wineries of Napa, Second Edition by Tilar Mazzeo Pdf

This updated guide to the small and "secret" back-lane wineries and tasting rooms of Napa profiles over 70 hard-to-find, authentic boutique estates that feature world-class, artisanal wines revered by locals and critics. Beyond the crowded tasting rooms of Napa’s popular wineries, there’s an authentic, welcoming side of the valley waiting to be explored: boutique estates run by passionate winemakers who handcraft world-class wines. Back Lane Wineries of Napa uncovers more than seventy of these gems that locals and critics revere but few visitors ever see. Updated with new wineries, restaurants, and local attractions; maps; full-color photographs; and tips on wine-tasting etiquette, wine shipping services, and itinerary planning, this guide will prepare oenophiles and beginning wine-lovers alike to live the good life—Napa style.

Author : Tilar Mazzeo
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-20
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781607745907

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Back Lane Wineries of Napa, Second Edition by Tilar Mazzeo Pdf

This updated guide to the small and "secret" back-lane wineries and tasting rooms of Napa profiles over 70 hard-to-find, authentic boutique estates that feature world-class, artisanal wines revered by locals and critics. Beyond the crowded tasting rooms of Napa’s popular wineries, there’s an authentic, welcoming side of the valley waiting to be explored: boutique estates run by passionate winemakers who handcraft world-class wines. Back Lane Wineries of Napa uncovers more than seventy of these gems that locals and critics revere but few visitors ever see. Updated with new wineries, restaurants, and local attractions; maps; full-color photographs; and tips on wine-tasting etiquette, wine shipping services, and itinerary planning, this guide will prepare oenophiles and beginning wine-lovers alike to live the good life—Napa style.

Author : Charles L. Sullivan
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1998-10
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780520213517

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A Companion to California Wine by Charles L. Sullivan Pdf

Sullivan's encyclopedic handbook traces the Golden State's wine industry from its mission period and Gold Rush origins down to last year's planting and vintage statistics--a complete reference, in handy A to Z format. 75 photos plus maps & tables.

Author : Thomas Pinney
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 549 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2007-09-03
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780520254305

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A History of Wine in America, Volume 2 by Thomas Pinney Pdf

"Pinney covers new ground and new research, and treats the entire period in a new way. [History of Wine in America] will be welcomed by scholars and by wine enthusiasts."—Dr. James Lapsley, University of California, Davis "A worthy successor to Pinney's landmark History of Wine in America: From the Beginnings to Prohibition, and like that volume evidencing a wealth of knowledge, presented with grace and style. In addition to telling fascinating stories, both of these books are invaluable references. Anyone interested in the history of American wine should read them."—Paul Lukacs, author of American Vintage: The Rise of American Wine "I am confident the term definitive will apply to this work for innumerable vintages to come. Wine lovers from New England to California now have one place to turn for the history of their favorite beverage, wherever in America its grapes are grown."—Charles L. Sullivan, author of A Companion to California Wine and Zinfandel "An essential reference book for anyone wishing to sound authoritative at the dinner table."—Bruce Cass, editor of The Oxford Companion to the Wines of North America

Author : Charles L. Sullivan
Publisher : Board and Bench Publishing
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2008-10-01
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781891267079

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Napa Wine by Charles L. Sullivan Pdf

Charles Sullivan's Napa Wine: A History, is the engaging story of the rise to prominence of what many believe to be the greatest winegrowing area in the Western hemisphere. This new edition completes that picture, bringing to light more than a decade of dramatic changes and shifted norms visited upon the valley, from pholoxera-wasted vineyards to High Court-officiated territorial battles, told in a rousing, transportive narrative. Beginning in 1817 with the movement of Spanish missions into the San Francisco Bay area, Sullivan winds his way through the great wine boom of the late 19th-century, the crippling effect of Prohibition, and Napa's rise out of its havoc to its eventual rivaling of Bordeaux in the judgments of 1976 and 2006. Published in cooperation with the Napa Valley Wine Library, the book includes historic maps, charts of vineyard ownership, and vintages from the 1880s to present.

Author : Vivienne Sosnowski
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2009-06-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780230622166

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When the Rivers Ran Red by Vivienne Sosnowski Pdf

Today, millions of people around the world enjoy California's legendary wines, unaware that 90 years ago the families who made these wines--and in many cases still do – turned to struggle and subterfuge to save the industry we now cherish. When Prohibition took effect in 1919, three months after one of the greatest California grape harvests of all time, violence and chaos descended on Northern California. Federal agents spilled thousands of gallons of wine in the rivers and creeks, gun battles erupted on dark country roads, and local law enforcement officers, sympathetic to their winemaking neighbors, found ways to run circles around the intruding authorities. For the state's winemaking families--many of them immigrants from Italy--surviving Prohibition meant facing impossible decisions, whether to give up the idyllic way of life their families had known for generations, or break the law to enable their wine businesses and their livelihood to survive. Including moments of both desperation and joy, Sosnowski tells the inspiring story of how ordinary people fought to protect to a beautiful and timeless culture in the lovely hills and valleys of now-celebrated wine country.

Author : Mick Winter
Publisher : Westsong Publishing
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780965900072

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The Napa Valley Book by Mick Winter Pdf

This is the third edition of this popular guide to California's Napa Valley. It contains everything you need to know about America's favorite wine and food destination. You'll discover the most popular tourist attractions as well as those that locals try to keep secret. With this book you won't miss a thing. Whether it's your first visit or your tenth, you'll find new and enjoyable things to do. Lodging, wineries, spas, restaurants, parks and camping, walking and biking, sightseeing, shopping, events, arts, entertainment and nightlife. Plus: historic attractions, maps, photos, kids' attractions, drive-it-yourself tours, more than 700 website links, a list of Napa Valley wineries, and a special 50-page supplement on Napa Valley wines, vineyards, winemaking, wine tasting, understanding a wine label, and a glossary of wine terms and pronunciation. It's everything you need to become an "instant Napa Valley insider."

Author : Michael Topolos,Betty Dopson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Wine and wine making
ISBN : STANFORD:36105011734246

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California Wineries: Napa Valley by Michael Topolos,Betty Dopson Pdf

Author : Marcus Marquez
Publisher : Reedy Press LLC
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781681060989

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100 Things to Do in Napa Valley Before You Die by Marcus Marquez Pdf

Napa Valley is so many things to so many people. Being one of the world's best wine country destinations for amazing food, excellent wine, and breath-taking views makes spending time here a once in a lifetime experience. If you spill red wine on yourself just know you are amongst some of the best. You can be here your whole life and discover new attractions that pop up or find yourself coming for a specific reason and fall in love with something totally different. Napa Valley is a one of a kind destination. Revisit some of the historical wineries or find the ones that will push your taste buds to the next level. Eat with the locals and drink at their favorite watering holes. Dine at places that will keep you talking for a lifetime. 100 Things to Do in Napa Valley Before You Die is your book to take notes expand on the tips and share with your friends. There is nothing better than a personal touch to all the experiences in this book. Make it your own. Let me know what you discover.

Author : Katharine Van Arsdale
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467106252

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Angwin and Howell Mountain by Katharine Van Arsdale Pdf

Just a few miles east of St. Helena, Howell Mountain overlooks the Napa Valley. The mountain's mild Mediterranean climate and extensive forests have drawn people for thousands of years. From the Wappo people to Spanish explorers and Mexican Californios, the region has a rich history. In the 1880s, the mountain was a popular place to establish health resorts like the Rural Health Retreat, which later became St. Helena Hospital. Cornish immigrant Edwin Angwin also opened a resort that hosted visitors such as author Ambrose Bierce. When Angwin retired in 1909, he sold his land to the Seventh-day Adventist Church. That year, Pacific Union College opened on the old resort grounds; the college has been the hub of the tiny town of Angwin ever since. Today, Howell Mountain is one of the most prized wine appellations in the world, and Angwin remains a quiet, rural village in the midst of wine country. It is surrounded by conservation easements and Land Trust of Napa County preserves, making it a unique community in this setting.

Author : Mark Gudgel
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2023-05-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467151856

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Rise of Napa Valley Wineries, The by Mark Gudgel Pdf

In 1976, the picturesque, agrarian Napa Valley was all but unknown to those who didn't live there. That changed dramatically when Steven Spurrier and Patricia Gallagher decided to host a tasting of American and French wines in Paris. When wines from Cali

Author : Dick Rosano
Publisher : Board and Bench Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2000-10-01
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781891267130

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Wine Heritage by Dick Rosano Pdf

Mondavi, Martini, Sebastiani, Gallo, Bargetto and Perelli-Minetti. Who could deny the importance of Italians to the development of America’s wine industry? It is little known that Italians have been planting vineyards and making wine in America since the early colonial days when Filippo Mazzei was the vineyard consultant for Thomas Jefferson. Grapes were planted and nurtured in virtually every corner of America where Italians settled. Wine making was as sacrosanct as making bread or pasta. Here is the story of Italian immigrants whose descendants now dominate American wine making. How they struggled and endured. How they persisted in the face of Prohibition and facilitated legislation permitting home wine making of 200 gallons per family. The intrigue, the feuds, the love affairs and financial triumphs are all in this authenticated history from the earliest days of America to the new Italian/American wine makers.

Author : Thomas Pinney
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1989-01-01
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 0520062248

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A History of Wine in America from the Beginnings to Prohibition by Thomas Pinney Pdf

Tells the story of vitaculture and winemaking in America and discusses the individuals, organizations and institutions associated with the enterprise