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Explorer's Guide Oregon Wine Country: A Great Destination (Explorer's Great Destinations)

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This book is the perfect resource to take along anytime you're traveling and wine is on the itinerary. What I really like about it is that it goes beyond the wineries and includes so much else. We just got back from a cycling tour in Southern Oregon, and most of the folks in our group are winos. It was great to be able to read up on not only the local wineries to visit, but restaurants and sites as well.
The writing style is fun and breezy, without that just-the-facts stiffness of so many guide books. The authors have managed to pick up on interesting little facts about many of the places, and that brings a lot of depth to the entries. It's not enough to know that someplace (or some wine) is good; I want to feel like I know a bit about it before I go check it out.
The fact that this book covers the entire state means it's going to get used every time we head out to explore our state!

OREGON WINE COUNTRY by Sherry L Moore and Jeff Welsch is, bar none, the best guide to wine in Oregon, but doesn't stop there. Most people interested in good wine are also interested in the best dining and great places to stay. This book has it all. Recently we visited friends in Boston and since they intend to come to Oregon soon, this was our gift for them. It has also been a gift to two sons-in-law, one of whom works for a large Oregon winery. He uses it all of the time. When you purchase this guide, you will need no other.

This book is the perfect guide for a first timer to Oregon. We not only enjoyed the current information on both big and small out of the way wineries, but the authors included sites to see, restaurants to visit and little tid bits and facts that were entertaining. The book was well organized and easy to follow. I will give this as a gift to my sister who is planning a trip this summer.

I was fortunate to have this book when I toured a number of wineries in the northern Willamette Valley. Before I arrived at each winery, I felt I already knew the owners based on what was written about the professionals at each stop. As someone who prefers a prescience feel to where I'm going, I was very satisfied with the authors' comprehensive and intimate reviews.
This book also has neat, informative side stories capturing the history of Oregon. In addition, I love that the authors decided to include write-ups on the surrounding restaurants (we all like to eat) and lodging (if the Dionysian spirit should keep one overnight!), allowing everyone to have a holistic experience. The pictures throughout the book also add to this feeling, making the reader feel like he/she is there partaking in the wine-drinking celebration. Well done!
Lastly, the owners of each winery were thrilled of their mention in this book. When I showed them the book, a couple owners even gave me discounts! Gotta love that!

This book is THE definitive guide to take you through the beautiful Oregon wine country. The authors skillfully led this reader from one winery to the next. I was able to experience first hand their unique knowledge of the burgeoning Pinot Noir business developing in Oregon, along with all the other fine wines of this region.

This guide is the best resource I've seen for Oregon wineries, as well as nearby restaurants and lodging. Who knew there were so many wineries in Oregon! Very handy for finding wineries and nicer but not necessarily expensive restaurants to complement any Oregon road trip.

As a frequent visitor to Oregon, I've often wondered why guidebooks lagged so far behind the wine industry's rapid growth. This is the first book I've seen that provides insights and information of real value on where to go, what to do, what to see, where to stay and eat, etc. Wine Trails is nicely done and a handy complement if you care only about wineries, but frankly Oregon Wine Country is all we really needed.

Now that Sherry Moore and Jeff Welsch's "Oregon Wine Country" is out there, it's hard to imagine touring Oregon's wine regions without a copy. Broken down into nine regions that include all of the 16 American Viticultural Areas in Oregon, this book provides comprehensive listings and descriptions (including pricing) of everything wine: vineyards, wineries, relevant bistros, bars and restaurants, festivals and lodging options. There aren't many guides providing extensive information on Oregon wine; this book is the best among them. That's not to say there isn't room for improvement. The maps generally lack detail, and for the most part, the photos--neither artistically composed nor informative--don't add much to the text. That being said, the writing itself flows well and is packed with impeccably well-researched information. The short opening chapter, "History and Terroir" is especially interesting.