Christopher P. Obert

This is a really comprehensive guide to the up and coming wine region of New England. The beginning is set up as a travelogue of the authors' visits through the region. It includes background info on all the states, winemaking, and the varietals that are grown there. Then there is a state by state listing of the wineries, the wine tasting experience there and the wines available at the time of writing. These listings are provided by the wineries. The only thing that could have made the book more useful is if it were in a smaller, paperback format like a guidebook. Perhaps in the next edition.… (altro)

I live in Iowa and hope to get out to see some relatives next year and take advantage of this very thorough catalog of wineries in the New England area. I especially like the maps and personal notes about the wineries and the owners. Mr. Obert and his wife definitely did their homework and I like the idea of having wine tasting parties at home so that friends can sample the wonderful wines in the region. I loaned this book out to my boss who went to New England in August and he said it was a great resource.… (altro)