Seasons Among the Vines: Life Lessons from the California Wine Country

by Paula Moulton

Seasons Among the Vines explores the pleasures and pitfalls of following a lifelong dream. For Paula Moulton it was the dream of leaving the city for the California wine country to take up viticulture and gardening. In the process, she finds unexpected frustrations in running a farm and seeks help from some skeptical farmers who initially challenge her. As she finds her stride, her story resonates with her passion for the outdoors and the rewards of risk-taking. Organized by the seasons, the book shows how experimenting with vines can be a joyful reality, not simply an unattainable fantasy. Moulton's enthusiasm and "you can do it, too!" attitude add an inspiring touch to a compelling story of the rich rewards that authentic living can bring. This enchanting memoir is accompanied by photos and illustrations.

240 pages, Paperback

First published October 30, 2003

Reviews

[Emmy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, being from sonoma and knowing absolutely nothing about vineyards and what it takes to produce wine I found her story super interesting. A great read if you can find this book.

[Kati Schmidt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved learning about this woman's wild change of career path, from city slicker to country farmer and wine maker, and all the obstacles (wild turkeys, etc) that she faced. I love a good wine book and also was intrigued by her transition into growing grapes using biodynamic, organic processes. Cheers!