The Northwest Wine Guide: A Buyer's Handbook

by Andy Perdue

With over 400 wineries, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia have collectively become a major center for prestige wines on par with those from California and France. This handy compilation helps both connoisseur and novice navigate the complexities of the products of this region. Reviews of each winery cover individual history, production style, and price ranges, plus the author’s recommendations. Also included are tips on wine touring; food-and-wine pairing, information on specific wine regions and grapes; and a guide to wine terminology.

Genres: Wine, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2003

About the author

Andy Perdue is a third-generation journalist who began his newspaper career in 1985 at the Port Townsend Leader on Washington's Olympic Peninsula.

In 1998, he co-founded Wine Press Northwest, a quarterly glossy consumer magazine that focuses on the wines of Washington, Oregon, British Columbia and Idaho.

In 2003, Sasquatch published his first book, "The Northwest Wine Guide: A Buyer's Handbook." Since then, he has contributed to four other books about Northwest wine, food and travel.

Perdue co-authors a weekly wine column that is syndicated to nearly two dozen newspapers and The Associated Press, and he's a sought-after freelancer and international wine judge.

Reviews

[Skye · Rating 4 out of 5]

Despite the fact that this edition is now over ten years old, there is still knowledge to be gleaned from it. A decent amount of the wineries are still around, and the notes on regions and what wines are commonly produced in them are helpful.