{"product_id":"illinois-wines-wineries-clara-orban-9780809333448","title":"Illinois Wines \u0026 Wineries: The Essential Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor more than a century, Illinois has been home to a blossoming wine culture, yet winemaking in the state has not received the attention it deserves. Now, Clara Orban has created the ultimate companion to Illinois wines and wineries. This illustrated volume is a comprehensive yet user-friendly guide for both experienced wine lovers and amateur oenophiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrban, a certified sommelier, begins with the history of Illinois wine production and wineries. She then enlightens readers on such wine basics as the most common grapes grown in Illinois, optimal food and wine pairings, the tenets of wine tasting, and provides an overview of the world of labels, bottles, and corks. The fascinating science of wine also is discussed, including the particulars of Illinois soil and climate and their effect on the industry. Orban then provides a guide to all the wineries listed by the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners' Association. For each winery, she offers a succinct history, information regarding the variety of grapes used, hours of operation, location, and contact information.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to providing readers with a background of the state's industry and snapshots of individual wineries, \u003ci\u003eIllinois Wines and Wineries\u003c\/i\u003e provides a glossary of key wine terms, including those specific to the state of Illinois, as well as color photos and a map to each location visited in the book. This sophisticated yet practical guidebook is an essential resource for connoisseurs and casual enthusiasts alike who are interested in exploring Illinois's rich winemaking legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Clara Orban\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0809333449\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780809333448\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Southern Illinois University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/30\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.91lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.98h x 6.13w x 0.40d","brand":"Clara Orban","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44054511452415,"sku":"9780809333448","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_35025d5d-5d4d-4e47-b2b3-3ae09ec573f6.jpg?v=1685030375","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/illinois-wines-wineries-clara-orban-9780809333448","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}