WineTrails of Washington: A Guide for Uncorking Your Memorable Wine Tour - Softcover

Roberts, Steve

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0979269806 ISBN 13: 9780979269806

Publisher: South Slope Productions, 2007

Synopsis

South Slope Productions is pleased to announce the release of WineTrails of Washington. This full-color guidebook makes it easy (and fun) to experience the many varied tasting rooms throughout the state. From romantic chateaus to lovingly restored barns, you will learn firsthand why Washington wines get rave reviews.Join local author Steve Roberts as he guides you through memorable wine tours from Woodinville to Walla Walla. The guide features 32 unique WineTrails. Most WineTrails can be experienced in a day or two, whereas others require a long weekend. Profiles of each winery include a winery description, winemaker philosophy, photos, contact information, hours, maps and driving directions. Bonus material includes tasting room etiquette and wine tasting 101. Take along this guide and read aloud as you swirl, sip and uncork your next WineTrail! This guide reveals the best destination wineries for Staying overnight Eating lunch and dinner Purchasing wine-related merchandise Viewing dramatic scenery Picnicking Hosting the perfect wedding WineTrails of Washington: 608 full-color pages, over 500 photos, paperback, 6 x 9, $19.95. Editor: Sunny Parsons, Design: Lisa Pettit.Published by South Slope Productions, Mercer Island, Washington.

About this title

About the Author

More than a year s worth of delicious research went into the creation of WineTrails of Washington. But somebody had to do it. That somebody is Steve Roberts, a native Washingtonian, who set out on a journey to satisfy his love of wine and stumbled on a wonderful secret that the tasting rooms of Washington are fun to explore and, better yet, their wines are amazing. He visited over 200 wineries and learned why Washington has become a major producer of premium wines as well as an emerging destination for wine tour vacations. With notebook, pen and camera in hand, Steve visited tasting rooms throughout the state to capture their ambiance and amenities, interview winemakers, take pictures and gain firsthand knowledge on where to stay and where to eat. To make your wine tour a great experience (and avoid the numerous mistakes he made during his travels) he evolved the WineTrails concept and launched a website (www.winetrailsnw.com) while working on the book. When he s not visiting wineries, Steve lives a parallel life to pay the bills. As owner and president of Orca Bay Benefits, he works with small businesses throughout the state meeting their health insurance needs. He s an insurance broker by day and a wine author by night. An odd dichotomy but it works. He also dreams of one day making his own wine. When he does, he will name the wine after his dog Pandora Cellars. He makes his home on Mercer Island outside of Seattle but his constant forays to eastern Washington allows him the chance to experience the sunnier side of the state where he grew up.

From the Inside Flap

Visitors to Washington state wineries have something new to toast. WineTrails of Washington makes it both easy and fun to experience the many tasting rooms throughout the state. Trekking from tasting rooms housed in romantic chateaus to those occupying lovingly restored barns, you will learn firsthand why Washington wines get rave reviews.Local author Steve Roberts guides you through memorable wine tours, from Woodinville to Walla Walla. This book features 32 unique WineTrails, most of which can be experienced in a day or two. Profiles of each winery include a winery description, the winemaker s philosophy, photos, contact information, hours, maps, and driving directions. You ll also find tips on tasting room etiquette and lessons from Wine Tasting 101. Take along this guide and read aloud as you uncork, swirl, and sip your way along the WineTrails! WineTrails of Washington reveals the best destination wineries for Staying overnight Dining Purchasing wine-related merchandise Viewing dramatic scenery Picnicking Hosting the perfect wedding

Edition details

• Publisher: South Slope Productions
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0979269806
• ISBN 13: 9780979269806
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 593