Full Description
Oregon Wine + Food charts the history of this region's celebrated terroir through the stories of its renegade winemakers and recipes from some of the best chefs across the state.
Over the past fifty years, Oregon has evolved into a top wine destination, distinguished by its ideal growing climate, offbeat sensibility, and innovative winemakers. Oregon Wine + Food celebrates this dynamic community with stories from 40 of the state's most influential wine professionals alongside 80 recipes showcasing the region's bounty. With a focus on ingredients abundant in the Pacific Northwest and inspired wine pairings, this book will appeal to those who crave a taste of Oregon's magnificent and varied terroir in their glass and on their plate.
"I cannot stop smiling as I flip through this thoughtful, beautiful book. It captures the warm-hearted spirit that makes Oregon wine country so special."
—Katherine Cole, James Beard award-winning executive producer and host of The Four Top, a podcast covering wine and food issues
"This paean to Oregon's thriving wine and food culture delights and tantalizes with intimate winemaker profiles and inspired wine-paired recipes."
—Paul Gregutt, wine critic and journalist
Contents
Introduction
Oregon Wines: Fact Sheet
A Timeline: Meaningful People, Places, and Moments in Oregon Wine
Featured Grape-Growing Regions
Grape Varieties
The Wineries
The Recipes
Metric Conversion Chart
Acknowledgments
Index
About the Authors
