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At Home in the Wine Country

Chase Reynolds Ewald, Heather Sandy Hebert

Publisher: Gibbs Smith

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Summary

Through narrative and photography, authors Heather Hebert and Chase Ewald feature the architecture, style, and design of 17 homes—plus 4 unique auxiliary structures—in California’s wine country. This virtual tour documents a native, terroir-derived style that has evolved since the days when the region looked to European chateaux for inspiration.

Available since: 08/24/2021.

Print length: 240 pages.

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