Wineries of the Eastern States, 2nd Edition: Fully Revised [Paperback]

Marguerite Thomas (Author)

Book Description

Series: Wineries of the Eastern States | Publication Date: November 25, 1997

Don't leave home for a tour of eastern wineries without the guide!-- Wine & Spirits

Editorial Reviews

Review

" In her preface to this straightforward guide, Wine News Travel Editor Marguerite Thomas reveals that she has not always been a fan of her subject. Candidly, she admits that she has been "as prejudiced against East Coast Wines as anyone," until recent years, and even "more biased than others" due to her French and California background.

This 'show me' attitude lends credence to the book and she writes with conviction and clarity about only the best of the East Coast wineries. Without gushing and with respect, the writer conveys warmth and pride in the hard-fought achievement.

Black and white photography gives the text a rough-and-ready quality -- winemakers in sweatshirts and parkas! -- and the format is well-designed and readable, with an easy (albeit subjective) rating system of one to four wine bottles. Decide for yourself. You can explore the area from your armchair by varietal or winery entry and there are excellent maps with tips on lodging, restaurants and landmarks. This is thoroughly practical, insightful guide." - Claudia Conlon, book critic for The San Francisco Chronicle -- The Wine News, August/September 1996

From the Back Cover

The Best Guide Available to Eastern Wines

Since its original publication in 1996, Wineries of the Eastern States has established itself as the definitive guide to East Coast wines. Terry Robards, senior managing editor of Wine Enthusiast Magazine and author of The New York Times Book of Wine, has called the book "a useable, interesting and honest guide." Leslie Martin, travel and wine editor for Country Living magazine, described the book as "rich with anecdotes and insightful observations."

Now Wineries of the Eastern States is back in a new and expanded edition, with fresh, candid appraisals of wines and vineyards from Massachusetts to Virginia. Eastern wines get better with every year. Marguerite Thomas has kept up with their progress, and she gives you here the benefit of her most recent discoveries and insights.

"This is a book to keep in the glove compartment, like a Michelin Guide. Prediction: it will be well-thumbed. There are more good wineries in the East than most of us had ever dreamed, and Marguerite Thomas has a knack for making the urge to visit them well-nigh irresistible." - Frank Prial, Wine Columnist, The New York Times

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Berkshire House Publishers; 2 Revised edition (November 25, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0936399899
• ISBN-13: 978-0936399898
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,877,071 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)