New coffee-table book Spectacular Wineries of Texas offers a first-class photographic tour of fabulous wineries and the people behind the wines
“Gorgeous photography and captivating descriptions make this landmark publication a wonderfully comprehensive guide to falling in love with Texas wine.”
—Todd Staples, Texas Agriculture Commissioner
Dallas—An unprecedented and long-overdue high-end collection celebrating Texas wine and the friendly people who create it, Spectacular Wineries of Texas (Signature Publishing Group, an imprint of Panache Partners, October 2011, published by Brian Carabet and Jolie Carpenter, distributed by IPG) is the fifth edition of a wildly popular series. With an insightful foreword by Susan Auler, cofounder of the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival, and a comprehensive introduction by Todd Staples, Texas Agriculture Commissioner, the breathtaking 208-page volume with upward of 200 vibrant images showcases an intriguing mixture of established, estate, and boutique wineries that range from elegant to rustic. Readers will discover the history, character, and delicious offerings of nearly 50 Texas vineyards and wineries—and even meet their hospitable owners.
Spectacular Wineries of Texas presents the legendary and historical roots of Fall Creek Vineyards, Llano Estacado Winery, Inwood Estates Vineyards, and Messina Hof Winery & Resort as well as the promising buds of Salt Lick Cellars, Pedernales Cellars, and others. The exclusive tour through wine country eloquently captures the flavor and charm of the Texas wine industry, from stylish tasting rooms like Dallas’ Times Ten Cellars to quaint establishments like Fredericksburg’s Woodrose Winery and its historic dance hall and East Texas’ Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards, known for its live music, vacation cabins, and lighthearted wines like Sweet Rodeo Red and All My X’s. It also takes readers to Kim and Sylvia McPherson’s wineries in the high plains and to Richard Becker’s winery—replete with lavender garden, bed-and-breakfast, and gift shop—in the picturesque Hill Country. Organized geographically to highlight the best of Texas’ winemaking regions—Central, Southeast, Western, and Northern—the book also contains an “Off the Vine” chapter, which reveals select restaurants, stores, and specialty boutiques related to the Lone Star State’s wine culture.
Wine & Fare features offer winemaker and chef recommendations for perfect culinary pairings like Grape Creek Vineyards’ pinot grigio paired with pecan-crusted crab cakes with spicy mango mayo and Spicewood Vineyards’ tempranillo paired with beef or seafood paella.
Throughout the vivid pages, readers will discover wine destinations just outside of major metropolitan areas like Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, and Lubbock. For wine collectors, those with a casual interest in wine, and those planning vacations, tours, and special events, Spectacular Wineries of Texas celebrates the grape and will engage and enrich readers with its fine presentation of beautiful photographs and enjoyable, well-researched editorial.
Book Title: Spectacular Wineries of Texas
Publisher: Signature Publishing Group, an imprint of Panache Partners
Distributor: Independent Publishers Group
Publication: October 2011, $40, Hardcover, ISBN 9780979265860
208 pages, 9¾" x 12", more than 200 color photographs
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Signature Publishing Group is an imprint of Panache Partners, which creates spectacular series and custom publications for discerning readers and specializes in coffee-table books showcasing luxury lifestyle subjects, including high-end interior design, custom home building, architecture, golf, wine, art, event planning, and travel. For more information, visit Panache.com.
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