Pour Me Another: An Opinionated Guide to Gold Country Wines 2011 [Paperback]

David S Locicero (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 25, 2011

The Gold Country of California is home to many excellent but little known wineries. Pour Me Another is an opinionated guide to the wines and wineries of the Sierra Foothills. If you want an alternative to Napa and Sonoma, a wine region that isn't over run with tourists, where tasting won't cost you an arm and a leg, and where wine novices are welcome, the Gold Country is for you! With entries for 68 different wineries and vineyards in California's Amador and El Dorado counties , Pour Me Another, is the definitive guide to Gold Country wines. Each entry has a tasting notes form where you can note your own observations about the wines you tasted.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

David Locicero is an architect and wine enthusiast who has been exploring the wines of Northern California for years. He and his partner have traveled the Gold Country’s back roads seeking out the little known wineries that are producing some of the best California wines available. He lives in the San Francisco Bay area with his partner. When he isn’t working, he is an accomplished home chef and enjoys frequent trips to the Gold Country to savor the wines and meet new friends.

Product Details

• Paperback: 280 pages
• Publisher: OpinionatedWineGuide.com (June 25, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0615467830
• ISBN-13: 978-0615467832
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #932,344 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

David Locicero is a wine writer and architect who has been exploring the wines of Northern California for years. He and his partner have traveled the Gold Country's back roads seeking out the little known wineries that are producing some of the best California wines available. David is a member of the Society of Wine Educators.

He lives in the San Francisco Bay area with his partner. When he isn't working, he is an accomplished home chef and enjoys frequent trips to the Gold Country to savor the wines and meet new friends. He can be reached at david at opinionatedwineguide dot com.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This is how to organize a wine-tour guide book July 10, 2011

By A. Writer O. Sorts

Format:Paperback

This is an ideal guide to a little-known region of wineries - perfect combination if you're either a beginner at wine touring or venturing into the California Gold Country for the first time (or both).
Use this book two ways: planning your trip and using it on your trip. In fact, it's designed to take with you. Of course, it has room for your own notes on wines you try. But it has everything you need to find the wines and the services nearby, updated online and accessible by barcodes with each winery. Yes, you'll need a phone app for the barcodes, but what an excellent way to keep a print book up to date.
I'm looking forward to using it at my first opportunity.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE THIS BOOK September 13, 2011

By Erin PS

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

My husband and I just recently discovered the Gold Country wine area. Actually, he had been there 30 years ago but tubing down the river with college buddies. hah! We just fell in love with the area last month..and like the author says, everyone is so NICE (not snobby) and the wines are to die for. This is like Napa was 30-40 years ago.

I love the way the book is written...good concise info, a little humor, and the way the info is organized. There is even a little area for tasting notes after the description of each winery. I can't wait to go up to the wineries again WITH the book, as it will now become a working journal as well as a reference book.

Looks like Mr. Locicero is coming out with another new book....URBAN WINES: An Opinionated Guide to the Bay Area's Urban Wineries. Can't wait to get that when it comes out.

MR. LOCICERO: THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR WORK BRINGING THIS TERRIFIC LITTLE BOOK TO US!
Erin Shipley

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars WineSnobWearing"Gold" August 5, 2011

By Joni Jones

Format:Paperback

This is a find for any wine "snob" (or snob in the making) who is seeking a more low key, unintimidating and affordable place to go tasting with family and friends. I have recently had the opportunity to sample several wines from the area, and they are incredible. Throughout the book the author provides simple and unique details about each winery and also offers dining and overnight stay choices. Maps (and QR codes for the "blessed") are included as well. I have traveled to Napa and Sonoma on many occasions - dragging all my friends who visit me in the Bay Area along. What a hassle, and not easy on the pocketbook. Next stop for tasting will definitely be to experience the wineries in this book. The biggest challenge will be where to start. Gold Country watch out, we are coming!