A Cultivated Life
A Year in a California Vineyard

There is so much deception in winery as much deception in jewelry. For an average buyer it is impossible to tell the difference between a zirconium and a diamond. By the same ... and worse ... token, is impossible to tell if the concoction you buy in a good looking bottle with a fancy label is real......more

It made me want a glass of wine, and to travel back to San Fran and go vineyard hopping. I enjoyed the history, the process. I really learned a lot about wine, producing and growing. A really pleasant read. I was irritated over and over again by how much schmoozy it was. I got tired very quickly of r......more

a little gem for my food & beverage lit collection! i enjoyed learning about wine making and hearing about this rich lady's charmed life......more

Overall, I'd say what lies behind the glossy facade of a small(ish) family vineyard is. gloss and glitter. The author's parents bought the Iron Horse vineyard with an eye to keeping themselves occupied after her father retired from law, only to find that the economics of wine making required......more