The Connoisseurs' Handbook of the Wines of California and the Pacific Northwest: Fourth Edition [Paperback]

Charles Olken (Author), Norman Roby (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 17, 1998

In its newly updated, revised, and expanded fourth edition, America's favorite guide to the wines of California and the West Coast offers even more comprehensive and authoritative information. More than 700 wineries and labels are appraised (including 100 discussed for the first time), and the new edition features "exclusively" the latest word on all the wines of Oregon and Washington State. 7 maps.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Knopf; 4 Sub edition (November 17, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375703292
• ISBN-13: 978-0375703294
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 4.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,396,780 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to learn wines of all local types., August 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Connoisseurs' Handbook of the Wines of California and the Pacific Northwest: Fourth Edition (Paperback)

I received this 11/98 version as a gift. I use it extensively as a reference for learning about different local varietals, and use it when purchasing, and then consuming, certain vintages. My one personal gripe is that I just cannot afford to try all the wines in recommendation. (Maybe that's a good thing!)

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is my wine bible., November 22, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Connoisseurs' Handbook of the Wines of California and the Pacific Northwest: Fourth Edition (Paperback)

Actually it's more than that. It's like an encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas and buying guide all in one. I'm so happy to see a new addition of this book. There are so many new wines and wineries to know about that it makes my head spin. This book sorts it all out in a very concise and comprehensive format. Bravo!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars When is the new edition coming out......, August 6, 2000

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This review is from: The Connoisseurs' Handbook of the Wines of California and the Pacific Northwest: Fourth Edition (Paperback)

There is no better guide for knowing the ins and outs of wineries throughout California. Large and small wineries they are all there. Forget some of the reviews. The background of each winery is great reading...