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Best Books on Napa Valley

August 24, 2023

Napa Valley, located in Napa Country California, is known as one of the premier wine regions in the world.

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The Best Book on the Terrior, Land, and Geography of Napa Valley

The Winemaker's Dance: Exploring Terroir in the Napa Valleyby Jonathan Swinchatt, David G. Howell

The Winemaker’s Dance: Exploring Terroir in the Napa Valley
by Jonathan Swinchatt, David G. Howell

This book is an in-depth exploration of the terroir (the land and other environmental factors pertaining to winemaking) of Napa Valley replete with colored images and maps. This happens to be one of the best books to learn about geography (the book goes into the formation and features of the land) and the climate of Napa Valley The authors spoke with close to a hundred grape growers and winemakers in Napa in the process of preparing this book. 

The Best Book on the of History Napa Valley

Napa Valley Chroniclesby Lauren Coodley

Napa Valley Chronicles
by Lauren Coodley

A native of Napa, Lauren Coodley is perhaps the foremost writer on the history of the Napa region. The book brings to life various personalities and events throughout the years in Napa Valley.