Carolina Wine Country, The Complete Guide [Paperback]

Pamela Watson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1999

Wines, vines, travel, recipes, people and places make Carolina Wine Country the place to be; and Carolina Wine Country, The Complete Guide takes you there, and beyond. Explore the history of wine in Colonial America and find out why Thomas Jefferson had trouble securing Carolina wine. Learn about the health benefits of wine, and where to find Carolina wine on the web. Visit the wineries and meet the people who today are continuing the more than 300 year old tradition of wine making in the Carolinas. From the large commercial vineyards of Biltmore Estate to the family owned vines of the Teensy Winery, you'll learn the stories behind the wine and the struggles to grow the grapes.

Each chapter includes directions to the wineries, places to stay, places to eat and things to see and do while you're in the area. Explore local history, hike in one of the may beautiful state parks, or browse a museum or art gallery. Take a day trip or plan a week's vacation, it's all here is this complete guide. There are even ferry schedules, and addresses and telephone numbers of state and local tourism offices and Chambers of Commerce. Sprinkled with quotes about wine from poets and wits through the ages, and with over 80 color and black and white photographs, Carolina Wine Country, The Complete Guide is truly the most complete guide to the wine country of the Carolinas.

Editorial Reviews

Review

When one thinks of wine countries, visions of Italy, France, or California generally come to mind. But in Carolina Wine Country, The Complete Guide, author Pamela Watson uncorks a new world for wine lovers by providing an in-depth look at the surprising number of vineyards and wineries in North and South Carolina.....

Carolina Wine Country is the perfect book for wine lovers seeking interesting day trips or for the connoisseur who prefers reading about wonderful places while sipping Chardonnay on the back porch. -- Amy Wood, Our State, down home in North Carolina, March 1999

From the Author

I traveled more than 5000 miles touring the Carolina Wine Country, through misty mountains, over rolling Piedmont, to windswept beaches, and I never left the Carolinas. Along the way I met fascinating people, each with a unique story to tell about growing grapes and making wine. Of course, I also tasted lots of wine. It comes with the job, and I can tell you that there is some wonderful wine to found in some out of the way places.

The North Carolina Grape Council calls it the "Variety Vineland" and it truly is. From the mountains to the sea, from Sir Walter Raleigh's explorers to today's vintners, the Carolina Wine Country is diverse, fascinating and just plain fun. I had a marvelous time and I can't wait to go again.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Woodhaven Pub (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966711602
• ISBN-13: 978-0966711608
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,301,800 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Winery Guide for Carolina Day Trippers, January 23, 2001

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R. Hodge "NC Wineman" (Pinnacle, NC, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Carolina Wine Country, The Complete Guide (Paperback)

While compiling a listing of North Carolina wineries, I stumbled across Pamela Watson's book in a local library. With the wealth of history on grapes and winemaking in the Tarheel State, I bought an autographed copy for my personal library. I found it perfect for the day tripper, as this paperback fits nicely in a picnic basket or the door map pocket of my van. Extensive interviews with winery owners, lots of history, precise driving directions, wine listings, food pairings, and other sites of interest near each winery (including chambers of commerce, lodging information, and recommendations for local eateries). Well researched and complete for both North and South Carolina and their burgeoning wine industry. Contains telephone numbers, web sites (if available), and suggested winery groupings for day tours. Would that all winery guides be this complete!