Beyond Jefferson's Vines: The Evolution of Quality Wine in Virginia

Beyond Jefferson's Vines (third edition, 2020) is the complete story of wine in Virginia, from the Jamestown Settlement, to Thomas Jefferson and his vineyard at Monticello, to the thriving world-class wine industry of today. It focuses on the last decade and explains how vintners today have achieved the success Jefferson only dreamed of. This new, expanded third edition features a foreword by renowned British wine writer Steven Spurrier. The book blends history with travelogue along with personal interviews with key industry members to help you gain a full understanding of the subject. Wineries featured are only those with recent silver and gold medals in the Governor's Cup competition.You'll have a new appreciation for the quality Virginia wine has achieved today, and the risk these dedicated people take in their dogged pursuit to realize Jefferson's dream of a fine wine industry in Virginia.

Author: Richard G. Leahy
Publisher: Richard Leahy Enterprises
Published: 06/05/2020
Pages: 300
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d
ISBN13: 9780578701141
ISBN10: 0578701146
BISAC Categories:
- Cooking | Beverages | Alcoholic- General
- Cooking | Beverages | Alcoholic | Wine
- History | United States | State & Local | Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD,

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