A Sense of Place: A Discovery of Finger Lakes Wine History, and Villa Bellangelo Winery

A Sense of Place: A Discovery of Finger Lakes Wine History & Villa Bellangelo Winery provides readers with a short primer on the history of wine grape cultivation in the Finger Lakes, and how a geologically significant location blossomed into one of America's most important and fastest growing wine regions, particularly for Riesling. The book then looks to Villa Bellangelo Winery, a winery widely considered to be a rising star of the Finger Lakes wine industry. Bellangelo is located on western shores of Seneca Lake and inspires visitors with its breathtaking views and its rich history of grape cultivation. Finally, a brief introduction to wine tasting helps the novice taster approach wine simply and easily. The book also contains a tasting journal. A Sense of Place is not a comprehensive history of the region, but it serves as a nice introduction to anyone interested in learning more about Finger Lakes wine, and the richness of the characters involved in one of the regions important wineries. In its second edition, the book introduces readers to new vineyard partners, and contains a revised wine tasting lesson. Bellangelo customers that join the winery's case club and wine club receive complementary copies of the book.