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James Conaway's remarkable bestseller delves into the heart of California's lush and verdant Napa Valley, also known as America's Eden. Long the source of succulent grapes and singular wines, this region is also the setting for the remarkable true saga of the personalities behind the winemaking empires. This is the story of Gallos and Mondavis, of fortunes made and lost, of dynasties and destinies. In this delightful, full-bodied social history, James Conaway charts the rise of a new aristocracy and, in so doing, chronicles the collective ripening of the American dream. More than a wine book, Napa is a must-read for anyone interested in our country's obsession with money, land, power, and prestige.

About the Author
James Conaway, the author of nine previous books, is a contributing editor for Preservation and a regular contributor to Smithsonian, National Geographic Traveler, and Food and Wine magazines, among many others.

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FOR MORE THAN a year now they had been searching: on the highway, near the river, atop oaky knolls that rose abruptly from the valley floor, up wild canyons, and along the spines and scarps of two rugged coastal ranges. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Napa Valley, San Francisco, Wine Train, John Daniel, New York, Robert Mondavi, Stag's Leap, Napa County, Planning Commission, Central Valley, Andy Beckstoffer, Michael Mondavi, United Vintners, Christian Brothers, Jim Hickey, General Plan, Farm Bureau, Howell Mountain, Planning Department, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Georges de Latour, Sutter Home, Warren Winiarski, Volker Eisele New!
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