Wine growing estates have existed for over 2,000 years, yet until now their architecture has been largely ignored. An exhibition on the 'Chateaux of Bordeaux', organized by the Centre Georges Pompidou in 1988, focusing on the 'Architecture of Wine' has brought new awareness of this forgotten subject and started a stimulating discussion of wine and wine culture. "The Architecture of Wine" expands on this breakthrough and captures the architecture and design of some of the finest wineries in Bordeaux and Napa Valley, revealing their majestic and sometimes exotic style. "The Architecture of Wine" takes you on a journey into the world of wine, with breathtaking images of the interiors and exteriors of the Bordeaux and Napa Valley wineries. Many plans of the buildings are included and an extensive index provides architect's names for each vineyard as well as information on locations, types of wine and guided tour schedules. -- From publisher's description.
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