In Appellation Napa Valley, Mendelson tells a detailed story of the birth, definition, and protection of America’s most famous wine region, the Napa Valley. Along the way he provides incisive portraits of the men and women who joined hands in common cause and common spirit, igniting a revolution in American wine and food in the process.
Thomas Keller, chef/proprietor of The French Laundry, who wrote the Foreword to Appellation Napa Valley, adds, “Napa Valley, with its agricultural preserve that began in 1968, has a rich historical background, and Richard guides the reader on a journey through it, introducing those dedicated to wine and its provenance, his modern pioneers. Through stories, keen observations, and case histories, he imparts his understanding of the true importance of preserving Napa Valley.” Enlivened by exquisite maps of Napa Valley's viticultural areas and drawings from vineyards and cellars, this book, now in its second printing, is one to savor and cherish for many years to come.
