Product Description
Larry Walker explores the history of California’s Napa Valley region, offering a full description of its grape varieties, viticulture, and winemaking techniques, as well as recommendations on top wine producers and vintages. He presents a topical discussion on recent developments in the wine industry, along with information on the environmental issues affecting the Napa Valley’s turbulent winemaking climate.
About the Author
Larry Walker is based in San Francisco, where he writes on the subjects of wine, food, and travel. He has been writing on the California wine scene for over twenty-five years and is a highly regarded expert on this area. He is the author or co-author of seven book on wine and food, including To the Heart of Spain, Tequila: the Book, and The Best of California. He also contributes to many publications including Wines & Vines, Quarterly Review of Wines, Sunset Publications in the US and Wine International and Harpers in the UK.