Overview
New York's Finger Lakes region is rapidly establishing a world-wide reputation for its wines. This book looks at the wines, grapes, and wineries of the Finger Lakes and describes how the area is evolving as an important locale for Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and many other wines. The book looks at the grapes grown in the region, the terroir, and the unique effect of the Finger Lakes themselves on the region's climate and wine-grapge production. It surveys the rich history of winemaking in the Finger Lakes, beginning with the early 19th century, to a time when the Finger Lakes produced much of the wine consumed in the US. And the book explores many of the most important and interesting of the over 200 wineries in the region that today produce world-class wines in one of the most beautiful areas in the eastern US. Any wine-lover who lives in or visits the Finger Lakes, or who enjoys American wine, will need this book.
Full Product Details
Author: Peter Burford
Publisher: Burford Books,U.S.
Imprint: Burford Books,U.S.
Dimensions:
Width: 18.00cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 20.50cm
Weight: 0.340kg
ISBN: 9781580801812
ISBN 10: 1580801811
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 07 October 2016
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Wines of the Finger Lakes is an ambitious undertaking. Packed as the region is with wineries of all sizes, a variety of terroirs, and a mix of farmers-turned-winemakers, it is not an easy place to explain to the uninitiated. Burford takes on the task with a good mix of approaches. . . . The history and the explanatory chapters make for informative reading, but it is in the profiles of the individual wineries that we strike gold. Many are filled with interesting tidbits about the ventures and the adventurers. . . . These personal touches and many others show the extent to which Burford researched his topic. This book is an excellent reference that should be added to your collection, or simply read as a pleasant way to learn more about a region of natural wonders.--Bill Dowd Albany Times-Union, October 21, 2016
Wines of the Finger Lakes is a great reference to the Finger Lakes wine region, perfect for the person looking to get a great foundation of what is going on here before making the trip! --Laura Winter Falk, author of The Culinary History of the Finger Lakes and President, Experience! The Finger Lakes
Author Information
Peter Burford is the publisher of Burford Books and is a long-time enthusiast of the Finger Lakes region and its wines. He lives in Ithaca, NY.
