Napa Valley: The Land, the Wine, the People

When National Geographic sent Charles O"™Rear to photograph a little-known region of Napa Valley for a book about rural America, he was immediately enthralled by the area"™s natural beauty and vibrant tradition of winemaking. He soon made the valley his home and in the twenty-three years since, he has watched it grow from an obscure, secluded hollow in the California landscape to an internationally recognized food and wine destination. O"™Rear has accumulated thousands of photographs of his idyllic environs, the best of which are brought together in this awe-inspiring volume. Each photo exhibits an artistry and grandeur imbued with the familiarity and immediacy that can only be gleaned by a Napa Valley local. From the people who grow the grapes and create the wines to the variety of winery architecture and unrivaled vistas that distinguish the land, Napa Valley offers a personal and stunning look at the places, people, and events that have shaped this now-famous region. Without a doubt, O"™Rear"™s collection is the most original and comprehensive treasury ever assembled on Napa Valley.