Chef in the Vineyard-Signed and Inscribed Fresh & Simple Recipes From the Great Wine Estates

In chef John Sarichs unparalleled fifth book, he guides his readers through ten of his favorite Wine Estates. This outstanding book dedicates a section to each winery starting with Woodinville, Washingtons historic Chateau Ste. Michelle wine estates, and then journeying to the vineyards of Columbia Crest, Snoqualmie, Col Solare and Northstar. Moving south through Oregon, he visits Erath Winery, and on to California's Stags Leap, Conn Creek, and Antica Valley Wine Estates. Each winery is featured in a dedicated section, pictorially and with text, presenting the winerys history and unique qualities. The book opens with an Introduction written by Ted Baseler, CEO of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and is followed by discussion of wines, and supported by a menu created by the author that expertly pairs recipes with the wines of that estate. Following the tour through the wineries section, the book presents over 140 new and unpublished recipes prepared by the author. Each recipe is accompanied by wine recommendations paired for the recipe. The book finishes with a comprehensive index allowing easy cross-referencing of content to recipes.

Few chefs enjoy access to a greater bounty of world class wines and fresh foods than Chateau Ste. Michelle s Culinary Director, John Sarich. He joined Chateau Ste. Michelle as a winery guide in 1976, the summer the winery first opened its doors. His innovative approach to matching food and wine reflects his unique culinary background. He currently presents training seminars and classes for wine and food professionals and aficionados around the world. Culinary tours have led John to Disney World in Orlando, the Culinary Institute of America in New York, and hotels in Singapore, Bangkok, and Hawaii. He founded Seattle s highly acclaimed Adriatica Restaurant and later opened Dalmacija Ristoran in Seattle s Pike Place Market. John went on to host the nationally and internationally syndicated TV show Best of Taste. For John, educating others about the joy of wine and food is not simply a job, it is his driving passion. His extensive culinary program and infectious enthusiasm for matching wine and food have clearly established John in the center of the country s culinary scene.