California Vines, Wines & Pioneers
Sherry Monahan
(Author)
Peter Jr Mondavi
(Foreword by)
Description
Grab your glass and take to the wine trail with food genealogist Sherry Monahan as she traces the roots of California's Vines, Wines & Pioneers. While cowboys and early settlers were writing the oft-told history of the Wild West, California's wine pioneers were cultivating a delicious industry. The story begins when Franciscan missionaries planted the first grapes in Southern California in 1769. Almost a century later, news of gold drew thirsty prospectors and European immigrants to California's promise of wealth. From Old World vines sprang a robust and varied tradition of wine cultivation that overcame threats of pests and Prohibition to win global prestige. Journey with Monahan as she uncorks this vintage history and savors the stories of California's historic wineries and vineyards.Product Details
Price
$19.99
Publisher
History Press
Publish Date
March 26, 2013
Pages
176
Dimensions
6.0 X 8.9 X 0.6 inches | 0.65 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781609498849
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About the Author
Sherry Monahan is a marketing consultant, professional genealogist, and the author of several books on the Victorian West, including Taste of Tombstone. Sherry writes a Frontier Fare column for True West magazine and has appeared in several shows on the History Channel. Sherry is the Vice President of Western Writers of America. Peter Mondavi Jr. is the grandson of Cesare and Rosa Mondavi, the Napa Valley pioneers who purchased the historic Charles Krug Winery in 1943. Peter, his brother Marc, their father Peter Sr., and now members of the fourth generation, have renewed efforts to preserve the historical legacy of Napa Valley's first winery.
