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.
Buy BookWine and food are the great connectors. That’s something you’ll read in many of the winemaker profiles in this book. It’s a big reason many of them pursued a career in wine—to connect to soil, to seasons, to friends and family, to other cultures, to humanity. For many in this book, wine is a universal language. An expression of time and place and memories best shared around the dinner table.
—Introduction
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.
“Oregon Wine + Food is an impressive Portland-authored guide to our local wine scene.”
“A great gift for any Oregon wine lover.”
Authors’ Talk & Signing, July 26, 7:00PM
Powell’s City of Books, Portland, OR
“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