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The Road to Burgundy: The Unlikely Story of an American Making Wine and a New...
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- Binding
- Hardcover
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- ISBN
- 9781592408122
- Book Title
- Road to Burgundy : the Unlikely Story of an American Making Wine and a New Life in France
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Item Length
- 8.5 in
- Publication Year
- 2013
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, Travel, Cooking
- Topic
- Beverages / Alcoholic / General, Beverages / Alcoholic / Wine, Europe / France, Personal Memoirs, Europe / General
- Item Weight
- 14.9 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.8 in
- Number of Pages
- 304 Pages
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An intoxicating memoir of an American who discovers a passion for French wine, and gambles everything to chase a dream of owning a vineyard in Burgundy Ray Walker had a secure career in finance until a wine-tasting vacation ignited a passion that he couldn't stifle. Ray neglected his work, spending hours poring over ancient French winemaking texts, learning the techniques and the language, and daydreaming about vineyards. After Ray experienced his first taste of wine from Burgundy, he could wait no longer. He quit his job and went to France to start a winery--with little money, a limited command of French, and virtually no winemaking experience. Fueled by determination and joie de vivre , he immersed himself in the extraordinary history of Burgundy's vineyards and began honing his skills. Ray became a pioneer in his use of ancient techniques in modern times and founded Maison Ilan. In 2009, Ray became the first non-French winemaker to purchase grapes and produce a wine from Le Chambertin, long considered to be one of the most revered and singular vineyards in the world. Along with his struggle to capture his wine's distinct terroir, Ray shares enthralling stories of late-night tastings, flying down the Route National on a vintage Peugeot bicycle with no brakes, and his journey to secure both the trust of his insular Burgundian neighbors and the region's most coveted grapes. Capturing the sunlight, the smell of the damp soil, and the taste of superlative wine, The Road to Burgundy is a glorious celebration of finding one's true path in life, and taking a chance--whatever the odds.
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Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1592408125
ISBN-13
9781592408122
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Product Key Features
Book Title
Road to Burgundy : the Unlikely Story of an American Making Wine and a New Life in France
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2013
Topic
Beverages / Alcoholic / General, Beverages / Alcoholic / Wine, Europe / France, Personal Memoirs, Europe / General
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Travel, Cooking
Format
Hardcover
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Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
14.9 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.8 in
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"Salut, cin-cin, and cheers to Ray Walker, who followed his passion for wine to Burgundy. Pop a cork and enjoy this lively, brave, and absorbing story." -Frances Mayes, author of Under the Tuscan Sun "There are many great stories in the history of wine, but none as astonishingly and eye-bulgingly improbable as that of Ray Walker's. In a page-turning memoir that will convince anyone that their dreams, no matter how harebrained, can be realized, Ray Walker delivers up a thrilling, picaresque, and insightful look into the heart of one man's obsession. An absolute must read for any lover of Pinot, or any aficionado of wine, period." -Rex Pickett, author of Sideways " The Road to Burgundy is an extraordinary story told by an extraordinary person set in the world's most extraordinary of wine regions. If Ray Walker's journey had been told in a work of fiction--or film--it would be frankly, unbelievable. He set his mind to doing just about the stupidest, most difficult and unlikely thing an American could do. And emerged victorious. His story, like his wine, is a triumph of idealism, determination and integrity. You will never drink Bordeaux again." -Anthony Bourdain, Editor's Pick at Ebony Magazine "Wine lovers, Francophiles and anyone who roots for dreamers will want to raise a glass to Ray Walker." - USAToday.com "An intoxicating tale…Mr. Walker's story is sure to inspire a few more leaps of faith." - The Economist "In this rich account, Walker chronicles his five-year journey from Northern California to the French countryside with self-deprecating humor and earnestness. . . . Wine geeks will enjoy Walker's blow-by-blow account of the winemaking process. Those less inclined to appreciate wine's back story can revel in his descriptions of Burgundy's food and lifestyle. Walker's tale evokes the exquisite thrill of finding and following your passion, no matter how crazy it might seem." - Publishers Weekly "Walker's energy and warmth lift this book." - Booklist "The main appeal is the amazing story of how someone was able to realize his seemingly farfetched dream." - New York Journal of Books "True oenophiles will love it. . . . a great summer read." - Biographile.com "Readers who share his passion for fine wine will be entertained by his detailed descriptions." - BookReporter.com " The Road to Burgundy is an extraordinary story told by an extraordinary person set in the world's most extraordinary of wine regions. If Ray Walker's journey had been told in a work of fiction--or film--it would be frankly, unbelievable. He set his mind to doing just about the stupidest, most difficult and unlikely thing an American could do. And emerged victorious. His story, like his wine, is a triumph of idealism, determination and integrity. You will never drink Bordeaux again." -Anthony Bourdain "There are many great stories in the history of wine, but none as astonishingly and eye-bulgingly improbable as that of Ray Walker's. In a page-turning memoir that will convince anyone that their dreams, no matter how harebrained, can be realized, Ray Walker delivers up a thrilling, picaresque, and insightful look into the heart of one man's obsession. An absolute must read for any lover of Pinot, or any aficionado of wine, period." -Rex Pickett, author of Sideways "Salut, cin-cin, and cheers to Ray Walker, who followed his passion for wine to Burgundy. Pop a cork and enjoy this lively, brave, and absorbing story." -Frances Mayes, author of Under the Tuscan Sun, An LA Times editor's pick "Wine lovers, Francophiles and anyone who roots for dreamers will want to raise a glass to Ray Walker." - USAToday.com "An intoxicating tale…Mr. Walker's story is sure to inspire a few more leaps of faith." - The Economist "In this rich account, Walker chronicles his five-year journey from Northern California to the French countryside with self-deprecating humor and earnestness. . . . Wine geeks will enjoy Walker's blow-by-blow account of the winemaking process. Those less inclined to appreciate wine's back story can revel in his descriptions of Burgundy's food and lifestyle. Walker's tale evokes the exquisite thrill of finding and following your passion, no matter how crazy it might seem." - Publishers Weekly "Walker's energy and warmth lift this book." - Booklist "The main appeal is the amazing story of how someone was able to realize his seemingly farfetched dream." - New York Journal of Books "True oenophiles will love it. . . . a great summer read." - Biographile.com "Readers who share his passion for fine wine will be entertained by his detailed descriptions." - BookReporter.com " The Road to Burgundy is an extraordinary story told by an extraordinary person set in the world's most extraordinary of wine regions. If Ray Walker's journey had been told in a work of fiction--or film--it would be frankly, unbelievable. He set his mind to doing just about the stupidest, most difficult and unlikely thing an American could do. And emerged victorious. His story, like his wine, is a triumph of idealism, determination and integrity. You will never drink Bordeaux again." -Anthony Bourdain "There are many great stories in the history of wine, but none as astonishingly and eye-bulgingly improbable as that of Ray Walker's. In a page-turning memoir that will convince anyone that their dreams, no matter how harebrained, can be realized, Ray Walker delivers up a thrilling, picaresque, and insightful look into the heart of one man's obsession. An absolute must read for any lover of Pinot, or any aficionado of wine, period." -Rex Pickett, author of Sideways "Salut, cin-cin, and cheers to Ray Walker, who followed his passion for wine to Burgundy. Pop a cork and enjoy this lively, brave, and absorbing story." -Frances Mayes, author of Under the Tuscan Sun
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