Florida Wine Country by Pamela Watson

Florida Wine Country by Pamela Watson

This comprehensive Florida wine guide offers a complete listing of Florida wineries, plus stories of the winemakers from St. Augustine to Pensacola, including the fast-growing Gainesville to Ocala area. Here you'll meet the fascinating people behind the scenes who dedicate their lives to growing grapes and creating liquid art for the rest of us to enjoy. Learn where the first wine in America was made, what kinds of grapes grow in Florida, where wine research is being done today, and how the Florida wine industry is growing.

Each chapter includes a listing of things to do near the winery with complete contact information. There are also listings for area chambers of commerce, CVBs, and tourist information bureaus. You'll find local attractions, shopping, state parks, historic sites, bed and breakfast inns, outdoor activities, museums, art galleries, places to eat and more. The book is indexed for quick reference, with over 135 photos and illustrations, including a map of the wineries. There is also a listing of regional wine festivals and a section of cooking with wine recipes to try at home. There's even a list of the Central and South Florida wineries so you can extend your road trip even further.

More than a guidebook, Florida Wine Country Guide to Northern Wineries includes the history of wine making and a chapter on some of the recent wine and health research being done with grapes. A great guide to keep in your car, or for armchair travel, this book is for everyone who likes wine and likes to travel.