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Welcome to "Paso Robles: An American Terroir" This new book was published in October
2007 and details the environmental and cultural history of the Paso Robles American Viticultural Area (AVA). This book with perfect binding contains 180 pages printed in full color with more than 300 original photographs and
illustrations. We invite you to buy this book and also the accompanying CD. Each book has a suggested retail price of $49.95. However, for a limited time, we are offering a special introductory
discount price of $24.95 per book. Please click on the BUY link above to add these
items to your shopping cart.
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| Learn more about this beautiful California AVA! |
We take enormous pride in this definitive book about the Paso Robles
AVA, and hope that you'll enjoy reading it. We
look forward to doing business with you. Please read some of the recent statements about our book: "Wine lovers must read this book" by Kathy Marcks Hardesty "SLO
New Times" magazine, January 3, 2008.
"Unlike most guide books to San Luis Obispo wine country
now available in tasting rooms and book stores, Paso Robles: An American Terroir was written for people truly passionate about
wine, whether professionals or collectors. The authors--Thomas J. Rice, Ph.D., and Tracy G. Cervellone C.W.E.--provide an
outstanding compendium about soils, vines, wines, and the interesting characters who made Paso Robles the outstanding, high-quality
wine growing region it is today.
Rice provides detailed explanations of the various soils and climates of Paso
Robles' prime wine growing regions (usually referred to as American Viticultural Areas, AVAs, or the French appellations).
But don't let the book's university level of detail scare you off. It's a great resource for the wine aficionado
who doesn't plan to grow grapevines, but does want to better understand this ultimately fascinating beverage.
The truth is, I can't imagine any vineyard manager or winemaker who's involved in vineyard decisions not owning
this book as a resource. This isn't just for Paso Roblans either--the appendices address winegrape growing applicable
internationally. From Appendix A, a case study on the soil survey report for Carmody McKnight in the Adelaida Hills district
of Paso Robles, Rice's information would help anyone who plans to grow winegrapes.
For consumers, the tasting
room guide provides details about the winemaking style of many artisans like Steve Goldman of Stephen's Cellar on York
Mountain. The authors provide details of Goldman and his father's pioneering work for the York Mountain AVA, though it
appears as one of Paso's newer brands. Another great story is Chateau Margene, which owner and winemaker Michael Mooney
modestly describes as a micro-property with his 6-acre vineyard devoted to Bordeaux varietals. Is it any wonder that so many
aspiring winemakers are drawn by the qualities of Paso Robles' wines? This excellent guide is available at SLO County
winery tasting rooms or online at www.pasoterroir.com.
Contact
New Times' Cuisine columnist at khardesty@newtimesslo.com."
Accolade from an Earth Scientist by Ronald D. Taskey, Ph.D.
Soil scientist, educator, and drinker of good
wines
"If you equate fine California wines with Napa
Valley, you’re right—maybe half the time. But California is a huge grape-growing, wine-making, wine-drinking state—and
way south of Napa, the Paso Robles region produces some of the State’s finest reds and whites.
The best way to learn about Paso Robles
is to go there. Enjoy the wines and soak up the ambiance. Of course you’ll also want a guide book, especially one that’s
informative and easy on the eyes, and from which even the locals can learn something.
"Paso Robles: An American Terroir"
was written by two people who know what they’re talking about. Pick up their book, and let Dr. Tom Rice and Tracy Cervellone
show you around about 70 Paso Robles vineyards and wineries. You’ll meet the owners and winemakers, learn a bit of their
backgrounds and philosophies, and most importantly be introduced to the fine wines each is producing.
But that’s only half of it. You’ll also learn about the two major reasons why Paso
Robles is such a great wine grape region: its soils and its climate. From the geology, the topography, and the climate come
the soils. And from the soils, the climate, and good management come the grapes that a skilled wine maker turns into a noble
beverage. This is what terroir is all about, and "Paso Robles: An American Terroir" will tell you all about it."
“Books for the Learned”
by Dave King; proprietor, Vista Del Rey Vineyards
Vista Del Rey Vineyards, Winter 2007 newsletter
“…The
authors, Dr. Thomas J. Rice and Tracy G. Cervellone, have written an outstanding treatise on the Paso Robles appellation.
The book goes way beyond a coffee table decoration. Dr. Rice, a Cal Poly soils professor, has penned a comprehensive treatise
on the area’s soils and their formation, geology, and relationship to our groundwater basin and groundwater hydrology,
usage and issues. Tracy’s contribution takes the form of informative, breezy and personal discussions of 71 Paso area
wineries… The book is generously interspersed with color photos, well-explained diagrams, charts and schematics.
This book is the most professional and well-documented book on any appellation (that)
I have read in my over 20 years of wine industry experience. It’s a steal at $25 and makes a great gift for any
wine aficionado.”
We are proud members or advocates of these organizations: Soil Science Society of America Geological Society of America Paso
Robles Wine Country Alliance
Society of Wine Educators
Soil Science Society of America
Geological Society of America
Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance
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