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Author: Ferenc Mate
Publisher: Albatross
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

28 reviews
Sales Rank: 85202

Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.9 x 1.1

ISBN: 0920256562
Dewey Decimal Number: 920
EAN: 9780920256565
ASIN: 0920256562

Publication Date: November 5, 2007
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A Vineyard in Tuscany February 28, 2008
My husband and I go to Italy every summer. In between we plan the next trip - and live vicariously through books about Italy. Which is what made A Vineyard In Tuscany such a wonderful read. Mr. Mate's writing style has a wonderful sense of fun while describing so vividly the people and the place. I had to pace myself to not get through the book too quickly. And once I finished, I felt a bit lost at having to say goodbye to Italy...again.

If you intend to go to Tuscany or have gone, definitely grab this book.

5 out of 5 stars

A delightful taste of Tuscany February 22, 2008
This book is a joy to read. It makes life in Tuscany vivid and appealing, and introduces you to two delightful people and their family---Ferenc and Candace Mate. Their adventures and misadventures in finding and then remodeling a house and then creating a vineyard with the help of some fascinating experts is always interesting and frequently hilarious.If you ever think of exploring Tuscany this book will give you the final push.
Highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars

A Vineyard in Tuscany... February 19, 2008
This book will transport you to the Tusacn hills. If you are a travel book reader, you will love this book. You can almost hear the stone being cut while the house is being restored. The details about the wine are magnificant. I rushed to his web site to order his wine, so lovingly created! Mr. Mate paints a beautiful picture of life in the Italian hills.

5 out of 5 stars

Other reviews February 14, 2008
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"Muscular prose . . . like Paul Bunyan on a Tuscan holiday . . . cool, robust, determined. Mate has created a wine in his own image."--The New Yorker

"Readers share a feeling of accomplishment and pride when their Syrah is one of the great Italian reds by Morrell's."--The New York Times Book Review

"Rare among expat memoirists: Mate writes well, he's funny and he makes serious wine, consistently scoring in the low 90s."--Wine Spectator

5 out of 5 stars

Awesome February 11, 2008
My husband and I along with a another couple (whom we share the love of wine with) are planning our first trip to Italy in June. We are staying in the Tuscany region and in my quest to read as much as I can I came across this book. I am not the greatest at putting into words my feeling but I will say that this is an awesome book. I have enjoyed every moment of reading it. I have felt the pain and the joy of the journey that Ferenc and Candace have taken. What amazing people and what a fun book, the humor is to much... Ferenc has away of laughing at himself and you are right there with him. I carry this book with me everyday and dream of being there... I have never been so excited to visit a place in my life and I thank Ferenc and Candace for helping with my journey. Read this book if you have a love of Italy or you are just one of us with the dream of living there and owning a winery... ciao ciao

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