Download or read book A Girl In Pinot Noir Grapes written by Donna Chilvers and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-07 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oregonians were growing and fermenting grapes before we achieved statehood. But our current reputation as one of the world's top producers of high-quality wine has been built over only the past five decades. ick and Nancy Ponzi were among the first to grow and process Pinot Noir grapes in the then undiscovered Willamette Valley. They were neither farmers, winemakers, nor businesspeople, but they were motivated by their passion and were determined to realize their dream. With their three children in tow, the young couple helped the valley to expand into a world-class wine region with an international reputation for revolutionizing American Pinot Noir. This book is an unforgettable, heartfelt account of the hard work, persistence, ingenuity, and collaboration it took to help establish this now famed wine region, told through the eyes of a young girl who grew up among the vines. Buy this book now.