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Book, 2005
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Collects the stories of some of America's foremost wines and winemakers, explaining how American vintners have achieved unique results because of their separation from Old World traditions; in an account that sheds light on how key choices led to some of the world's most distinguished vintages. 25,000 first printing. The stories behind America's finest wines, and the people and places that have made them so admired today.Not too long ago, American wine was an object of ridicule. When compared to the great growths of Europe, it played in the minor leaguesif it even played the same game. All that has changed. At the start of the twenty-first century, the finest American wines hold their own with the best made anywhere. But which wines are these? And who are the people responsible for them? Because American vineyards are largely devoid of tradition, American vintners have had to make choices unknown to their Old World counterparts. These involve which grapes to grow, where best to plant the vines, and, most important, how to create rather than merely emulate truly distinctive wines. The Great Wines of America tells the story of how those choices, made successfully, have elevated American wine to unprecedented heights of quality and renown. 40 maps, 40 photographs. The stories behind America's finest wines, and the people and places that have made them so admired today.The Great Wines of America
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