Wine & Travel: USA offers a journey through America’s most captivating wine regions, unveiling the soul of the country’s viticultural landscape. From the sun-drenched hillsides of Santa Barbara, where Rhône varietals flourish under the Pacific breeze, to the soils of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, known globally for its elegant Pinot Noir, this title captures the essence of a country whose wine culture is as diverse as its geography. Readers will discover the art of hospitality in tasting rooms perched on vineyard-lined hills and the culinary pairings that elevate each sip into an experience—be it in Napa’s Michelin-starred enclaves or the laid-back charm of New York’s Finger Lakes.Guided by author Enrico Bernardo, each chapter unveils a new frontier of American winemaking, whether in the arid majesty of Walla Walla, where Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah thrive, or the misty valleys of Sonoma and Mendocino, where sustainability and legacy walk hand in hand. With each stop, you’ll celebrate the wonders of the terroir and the world of visionary winemakers whose deep connection to the land shapes every bottle. Wine & Travel: USA is more than a travelogue; it is an invitation to savor the depth and breadth of American wine culture. Ideal for oenophiles and adventurers alike, it is a sensory voyage across coastlines, valleys, and mountains—one glass, and one story, at a time.
A WORD FROM THE FOUNDERSWe created this company to be the first luxury brand on culture. We wanted to supply everything for a contemporary library; we started working with top perfumers for scented candles, with Goyard for a book trunk, with Chanel on a quilted leather slipcase, and so on. Now we are expanding the Assouline lifestyle brand in stores in the most important cities of the world. We love and believe in books more than everything else, but we also want to extend our vision to create all that can be expected in a chic and personalized library, from beautiful books and special editions to luxury gift items, unique library accessories, and now a complete turnkey collection of stylish furniture. Our digital world goes faster than ever and nothing remains of it, but books are the solid part of our past and present. They also are beauty. For us, books are a matter of intellect and emotion, of heritage and innovation. Because information is not only about today, and the past is a sensational source of inspiration.-Prosper & Martine AssoulineTHE BRANDFounded in Paris in 1994 by Prosper and Martine Assouline, Assouline is the first luxury brand on culture. It began with the desire to create a new, contemporary style of book, using the couple's experienced eye for visually rich stories and compelling narratives.Guided by their passion for knowledge, culture and travel, the Assoulines have since expanded their vision to 1,700 titles in three main collections, along with special editions and unique library accessories—a grand oeuvre of inspiring creations. Throughout the last quarter of a century, the brand has established a network of international boutiques in prominent locations across the globe. Assouline has also inaugurated a curated library service, working closely with clients to visualize, design, and develop bespoke, one-of-a-kind libraries.With a distinguished team of creative talents—which includes the founders' son Alexandre—the brand continues to reinvent the notion of true luxury. Assouline’s roster of collaborators includes some of the world’s most respected brands, artists, photographers, writers and designers.Assouline continues to exude an unparalleled signature style and elegant savoir faire, which has globally redefined modern publishing.