Napa Valley produces only four percent of California’s wine but that four percent is deliciously impressive enough to garner the region recognition as a world winemaking capital. The 240-page hardcover publication Napa Valley Iconic Wineries (Panache Partners, December 2012, distributed by Independent Publishers Group) offers an inside look at this vibrant wine scene. The cherished stories and progressive ideas of nearly 40 wineries are presented through eloquent profiles, scenic color photographs, and professionally produced video presentations by local winemakers. Published by Brian Carabet and John Shand, the book is Panache’s ninth title on wine and the inaugural edition of a series slated for international expansion.Napa Valley Iconic Wineries includes a foreword by celebrity chef Michael Chiarello, a locally based, nationally recognized television host, who has a deep love of good food, fine wine, and Napa Valley’s alluring lifestyle. Cakebread Cellars, Caymus Vineyards, Chappellet Vineyard & Winery, Gargiulo Vineyards, Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Rombauer Vineyards, Silver Oak Cellars, Staglin Family Vineyard, and Vineyard 29 and are among the featured wineries.
Within the book, award-winning vintners tell of their fascinating winemaking techniques, chefs share their recommendations for pairing food and wine, and grape growers reveal what inspires them about Napa’s unique terroir. While exploring wineries throughout the 15 verdant regions of Napa Valley, you will see how complexities of soil, methods of bottling, and winemaking philosophies intermingle to create cabernet sauvignons, merlots, zinfandels, chardonnays, syrahs, and many more wines of inimitable quality.
Showcasing signature wines created by a wide variety of establishments, from historic vineyards that helped shape the region to budding boutique wineries, the beautiful Panache book Napa Valley Iconic Wineries presents a singular portrait of Napa’s unparalleled wines. Pioneering an industry and turning dreams into reality, the featured grape growers and winemakers have rightfully earned their reputation for bold, brave, and unique approaches to winemaking. With more than 300 color photos, nearly 40 insightful winery profiles, and dozens of videos accessible from most mobile devices through QR codes, the book is ideal for novices and aficionados alike. It is intended for those planning a trip to Napa Valley and a general audience fascinated by the imagination of California’s finest winemakers.
KEN NICHOLAS AND RAJ PATEL – GM AND OWNER OF PATEL WINERY
Our limited production of PATEL wines are allocated and sold first to those on our mailing list, followed by selected fine wine retailers around the US as well as several distinguished restaurants. Our mailing list continues to grow by word of mouth endorsements from our loyal clients. We will release our 2010 Red Wine and 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon for sale on March 1st, 2013. Mailing List clients can log on to our secure web site to purchase your allocation after release date. If you would like to add your name to our mailing list, please visit our "Mailing List" page and provide the requested information. Each mailing list client is ranked on the date of your first request to be added to our mailing list. Please note, we only send a few emails each year reminding our clients when your allocation is available for purchase and when the wine ships. Once again, thank you for your continued enthusiastic support of our wines. Our goal is simple: strive to produce the best wines from Napa Valley's finest vineyards.