A History of Connecticut Wine: Vineyard in Your Backyard (American Palate) - Softcover

Lehman, Eric D.; Nawrocki, Amy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1609490290 ISBN 13: 9781609490294

Publisher: The History Press, 2011

Synopsis

Wine has been meticulously crafted in Connecticut ever since colonists discovered wild grapes growing on their land. At first glance the New England climate appears inhospitable for this fastidious fruit but a number of varieties thrive here, including pinot gris, chardonnay, cabernet franc, cayuga white and st. croix. These carefully cultivated grapes have produced wines of unique characteristics and surprising quality. Join local wine enthusiasts Eric D. Lehman and Amy Nawrocki as they explore the intricacies of the region's local blends, the vintners that craft them, and the people who taste them. With vineyards and wineries in every corner of the state you're likely to find one that suits your palate in your backyard

About this title

About the Author:

Eric D. Lehman and Amy Nawrocki are the coauthors of A History of Connecticut Wine: Vineyard in Your Backyard. Eric's essays, reviews and stories have appeared in dozens of journals and magazines. His books include Bridgeport: Tales from the Park City; Hamden: Tales from the Sleeping Giant; and The Insider's Guide to Connecticut. Amy is an award-winning poet whose three collections, Potato Eaters, Nomad's End and Lune de Miel, are available from Finishing Line Press. They teach English and creative writing at the University of Bridgeport and live in Hamden with their two cats. Eric D. Lehman and Amy Nawrocki are the coauthors of A History of Connecticut Wine: Vineyard in Your Backyard. Eric's essays, reviews and stories have appeared in dozens of journals and magazines. His books include Bridgeport: Tales from the Park City; Hamden: Tales from the Sleeping Giant; and The Insider's Guide to Connecticut. Amy is an award-winning poet whose three collections, Potato Eaters, Nomad's End and Lune de Miel, are available from Finishing Line Press. They teach English and creative writing at the University of Bridgeport and live in Hamden with their two cats.

Review:

"Do You Know Where Your Wine Has Been?...Thanks to University of Bridgeport English professors Amy Nawrocki and Eric D. Lehman, now you do. Their new book, "A History of Connecticut Wine: A Vineyard in Your Backyard," published last month by The History Press, illuminates the past and present of Connecticut winemaking. With more than 30 vineyards in our state and a longstanding history of wine-producing vineyards dating back to the colonial days, there's plenty to tell. Read the whole story in their book. You might just find a new favorite grape growing in your own backyard." --Meaghan Morelli, The Daily

"Nutmeggers and visitors alike can unearth the industry's history, meet the winemakers and enjoy some food for thought--all paired with a Connecticut wine perfect for the occasion." --Jaime Ferris, Housatonic Times

About this edition

• Publisher: The History Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1609490290
• ISBN 13: 9781609490294
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144