Breaking Away to Virginia and Maryland Wineries (Washington Weekends) (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

Review

"...aimed at Washingtonians looking for weekend getaways." -- Deborah Scoblionkov, Philadelphia Inquirer

"...the freshness and immediacy of this edition will keep it on my shelves for a long time to come." -- Hudson Cattell, Wine East

"Guarantee you'll learn something you didn't know." -- Fred Tasker, Miami Herald, September 7, 2003

"It’s a good guide for anyone who wants to visit these splendid places." -- Maryland Gazette

Product Description

The first in the new Washington Weekends series Breaking Away to the Virginia and Maryland Wineries describes the lush, green splendor of the countryside, the charm and beauty of the vineyards and wineries, and the history and personalities of the industry in this up-and-coming wine region. Two colorfully written pages are dedicated to each of about 60 wineries in Virginia and 10 in Maryland, including information about the owners of the winery, directions, hours of operation, and the wines offered. Sprinkled throughout are sidebars on interesting topics that enrich the reader’s wine experience and highlight special places and activities in the area including barrel tasting, the cheeses of Virginia, horseback riding, historic inns, and more. Also included are useful maps, the best winery wedding sides, and an aroma wheel that enhances the tasting experience.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 356 pages
• Publisher: Capital Books; 1 edition (September 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892123797
• ISBN-13: 978-1892123794
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #973,100 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Travel Companion, December 17, 2002

By	agilicairn (Richmond, VA USA) - See all my reviews

Comprehensive review of the wineries in Virginia and Maryland. Describes how each of the wineries got started and a bit about the owners, growers, and/or winemakers. Also offers a brief summary of the wines produced. Includes sidebar-type sections on such topics as individual varietals, wine festivals, and competitions.

A wonderful resource if you like weekend getaways, beautiful farms, and, of course, sipping wine! Indispensable for budding regional wine connoisseurs and casual travelers alike.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for MD and VA residents and Visitors!, September 19, 2002

By A Customer

Elisabeth Frater's lovely travel guide is great for both residents and visitors. I have lived in Northern Virginia for 13 years and don't even drink alcohol, but I found this book to be useful. Frater gives clear, concise information, but also offers opinions. You hear the facts about each winery, but you also here the stories behind each one.

I have enjoyed living in this area much more after using Frater's book to plan weekend trips. Her book was invaluable when family came to visit recently.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, fast shipping., January 9, 2008

By	Angela D. Hull (VA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Book arrived much more quickly than I expected...especially it being over the holidays. Great information. A lot of recognizable wineries, close too! Good purchase.