Janet Penn Franks, photographer, author, historian and winelover, has published another great wine book just in time for the holidays. In her new book, "Santa Barbara County Wineries," Janet profiles 50 of the area's premier wineries and six wine-tasting venues (including our affiliated wine bar - Tastes of the Valleys in Solvang) offering wines from an additional 26 local wineries.
Janet's photographs argue for keeping this book close at hand for periodic escapes to the wine country. But the custom recipes on each winery's page argue for keeping it in your recipe library. I've opted for the latter, as Janet has also made the photographs from her book available as high-quality wall prints for your escapism needs (see them here).
But that doesn't help with the third place you'll want this book - when I'm tasting at Central Coast Wineries I want a copy in my car as well. The book is a valuable resource for trip planning.
"Santa Barbara County Wineries" is a partner to Janet's first wine book - "San Luis Obispo County Wineries" - and each follows the same format, providing readers with:
For any fan of the emerging Central Coast wine region, I suggest buying both! $39.95 per book. Purchase Santa Barbara County Wineries here, purchase San Luis Obispo Wineries here.
Great gift idea - This brand new book, signed by Janet!
JANET PENN FRANKS BOOK SIGNING
- When - Saturday, December 8th, 8:00 - ???
- Come enjoy some wine while you meet Janet and talk about her wonderful new book. Janet is also an enjoyable authority on Central Coast history.
- Must be 21 to enter. Wine will be sold by the taste, glass or bottle.
Dave Chambers, Wine Merchant
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