A History of Connecticut Wine: Vineyard in Your Backyard

by Arcadia Publishing

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781609490294
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	03/11/2011
Series:	American Palate
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

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.

Table of Contents

Prologue. The Festival 9

1 Wine Yankees 11

2 The Vineyards of Home 18

3 Early Vintages 25

4 Lift a Glass 34

5 The Pursuit of Perfection 39

6 Get to Know Your Connecticut Grapes 47

7 Farming for a living 55

8 The Science and Art of Making Connecticut Wine 63

9 Eastern Philosophies 70

10 Eat, Drink and Stay Local 78

11 The Estates of the Western Highlands 86

12 The Business of the Vine 93

13 Rhubarb, Russets and Raspberries 99

14 On the Trail of Taste 107

15 Harvest 115

Bibliography 121

About the Authors 127