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Tom Silberkleit is the award-winning editor and publisher for Wine House Press in Sonoma California. He has been on the show several times and takes time out of his busy schedule to join us today to talk about the two new editions of “The California Directory of Fine Wineries”
The Seventh Edition of this great book will take you on an irresistible journey to the congenial tasting rooms of a tri-county paradise. With The California Directory of Fine Wineries: Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino as your guide, you wander through world-famous Napa, home of the state’s most recognized cellar landmarks. You meander scenic back roads on the way to Sonoma’s premier wineries. You travel to rustic Mendocino, where the winemakers themselves pour you a glass of their specialty. This fully updated, seventh edition of The California Directory of Fine Wineries: Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino is an essential guide to both glamorous estates and intimate, family-owned vineyards.
This book includes profiles of 68 Northern California wineries — describing their striking architecture, behind-the-scenes tours, and bountiful gardens; descriptions of the wineries’ distinctive features, from 100-year-old wine caves and museum-quality art exhibitions to bocce ball courts and tastings of local olive oils and other gourmet foods; more than 200 color images by renowned photographer Robert Holmes; sidebars listing directions, vineyard tours, wine tastings, special culinary events, and nearby attractions; full-page maps showing the 68 profiled destinations, plus more than 100 additional wineries in the three counties.
This Third edition of The California Directory of Fine Wineries: Central Coast will take you through world famous Santa Barbara County, home to the landmark cellars of Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Maria Valley, and Santa Rita Hills. You meander the scenic back roads of San Luis Obispo on your way to Edna Valley’s premier wineries. You travel to rustic Paso Robles, where the winemakers themselves pour you a glass of their distinctive blends. This fully updated, third edition of The California Directory of Fine Wineries: Central Coast is an essential, up-to-date guide to boutique tasting rooms, working ranches, warehouse wineries, and intimate, family-owned vineyards.
This book includes: profiles of 50 central coast destination wineries — describing their wines, settings, and rural architecture; highlights of the wineries’ distinctive offerings, from theater performances and concerts to food-and-wine pairings to outdoor barbecues, inviting gardens, bocce ball courts, and picnic areas; more than 170 color images by renowned photographer Robert Holmes; sidebars listing directions, vineyard tours, wine tastings and blendings, special culinary events, and nearby attractions; full-page maps showing the 50 profiled destinations, plus more than 100.additional wineries.
In the second half, Steve Lohr Chairman and CEO of J. Lohr vineyards joins us to talk about the history, vineyards and wines produced from this outstanding central coast winery.
Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2013 J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Chardonnay
This expressive Riverstone Chardonnay has light golden hues with a tint of youthful green. Aromas of ripe comice pear, melon, meyer lemon and brioche coalesce with notes of roasted hazelnut, flint, spice and toasty oak. Flavors of pom fruits, mineral and sabayon end with a lingering toasty oak finish. Barrel fermentation with sur-lie aging adds layers of creamy palate weight, depth and aromatic complexity. The Arroyo Seco’s cool climate and long growing season help maintain a natural acidity that brings this wine’s rich palate into balance.
2012 J. Lohr Estates Seven Oaks Cabernet
The 2012 J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon is red-purple in color with a bright hue at release. Fruit aromas are black cherry, plum and blueberry accented with a barrel bouquet of toasted pastry, dark caramel and vanilla. Sturdy tannins strike the palate and finish with the high-toned fruit signature typical of the Paso Robles appellation.