Evan Dawson's Book "Summer in a Glass" is Available for Pre-Order

By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor

Today is a big day for our friend and managing editor, Evan Dawson and we couldn't be prouder or more excited. His book "Summer in a Glass" is finally available for pre-order and he launched his new book-focused website today as well.

Check it out today to learn more about the book, read a sample chapter and find out how you can order your copy today.

I've read it already and I can't recommend it enough.

If you're a reader of this site, you already know that Evan is not only an excellent writer, but is also gleefully afflicted with an uncommon, energetic love for wine.

With this book, he reminds all of us that wine isn’t just fermented grape juice on a store shelf. It is a confluence of people, place and passion, and he take us inside the lives of those who put all of themselves into the bottles we uncork every day.

Whether you’re a wine geek or are new to wine, this book will leave you thirsty -- not only for Finger Lakes wine, but for more tales of love, loss, frustration and redemption.

Congratulation, Evan. You've been working long and hard on this book for years -- it's a pleasure to see it come to fruition, and be such a great read. You'd better get working on that sequel. The publisher is going to want one.

Watch the book trailer above and then head over to the website to learn more.

Comments

[Kathy Troidle Jackson]

Evan - what a fabulous trailer! I can't wait to get the book!! We will be finding you in person to get it signed so let us know of the signings tour. Or just come stay with us in Ghent!

[matthewjg]

Very timely release of a wine book like this. "Summer in a Glass" is a cool present this Christmas and a must-read book for wine lovers too.

[1WineDude]

I am so stoked for this - I was talking it up with Mary Ewing-Mulligan when we were in Portugal last week, as she mentioned she was going to write a blurb for the jacket and I was like "OMG, I have the dorkiest wine blogging bromance going on with Evan right now, he's awesome!"

This is, I think, going to be one of the coolest things to ever happen to/for the FL wine region in recent memory and I'm excited to see it become a reality.

I think the video trailer lacks the Jedi mind trick of trying to convince people that there is no petrol aroma in the Riesling... but otherwise great work! ;-)

[Evan Dawson]

Thanks, Kathy, Matt, and Dude. But you know, Joe, the real trick is reminding people that they like the petrol!

[David Page]

Evan,
Once again, you are amazing, Congrats!

[Scott]

Congrats Evan! Can't wait to get my copy...

[Evan Dawson]

Geez, Davd and Scott, I should warn you not to make such pronouncements until you read the book...

Truly, I'm blessed and I hope the book fulfills expectations. That trailer sets them high!

[Steve]

Evan- I have always enjoyed your writing and I look forward to reading your book. This may Seem like a silly question but I have become addicted to reading on my wife's Kindle and my I Pad.

Will the book be available electronically as well? Thanks.

[Viviane Bauquet Farre - Food & Style]

I've already pre-ordered my copy two weeks ago! Evan, thank you for sharing your passion for the region and the winemakers. You have totally turned me on to the Finger Lakes and I cannot wait to come back for a visit. All the praises are very well deserved.... Wonderful trailer too!

[Evan Dawson]

Steve - Sure will! More info coming on that front.

Viviane - You're too kind. Merci, merci!

[R. Olsen-Harbich]

Congrats Evan - writing a book is a tremendous amount of work and you should be very proud.... I look forward to reading the fruit of your efforts!

[Evan Dawson]

Thanks, Rich. In retrospect, I'm glad that I simply put my head down and wrote the book I wanted to write instead of wrangling with an agent. I am very, very fortunate to have a strong publisher like Sterling that believes in the project and believes that people will be interested. I've told them that this concept will travel; it's extremely well suited for writing the story of regions like Long Island, Virginia, Willamette, etc.

[Brian]

Congratulations Evan! Headed over to Amazon to pre-order right now.

[Evan Dawson]

Thanks, B!

[Antoinette Di Ciaccio]

I too look forward to reading your book and helping you host a successful book signing at Sheldrake Point Vineyard. I must say, though, this description of you is fun: "gleefully afflicted with an uncommon, energetic love for wine." I can see you skipping through the vineyard rows now! All the best to you, Evan. Congrats on accomplishing quite a feat!

[Ann Laurini]

HI Evan

I am thoroughly enjoying reading your book, but was wondering if you had a comprehensive list of all of the wines you tried while writing the book? I would really love to re-read it, and "follow" along with you trying the wines as you go along on your journey? Do you have a list posted anywhere?

[Evan Dawson]

Ann,

I've gotten similar questions, but I want to make sure I know what you're asking. You're looking for a full list of wines that are mentioned in the book, right? Not the full list of wines I tasted during my research and travels?

Also, are you looking for Finger Lakes only or all wines?

[Mary Ellen Ditrinco]

I'm in FL and would like to give this book and a few of the bottles of wine mentioned in the book as a gift. Problem is that the book is not available locally, for me to purchase and review the wines again. I can get the book via Kindle for my sister, but need the list of wines in the book. Help!