Passion for Pinot
Photographers Robert Holmes and Andrea Johnson along with writer Jordan Mackay have accomplished the
masterful task of creating a book that captures the spirit of Pinot Noir. To satiate my own passion for Pinot Noir,
I had envisioned doing a similar project for several years but never found the time. Imagine how thrilled I was,
then, to discover this beautiful book with breath taking photography of American Pinot Noir winegrowing regions
and wine people. The hardcover book is more than a fancy picture book to put out on your coffee table and
forget about. It is filled with pinotspeak and valuable information about the one grape that is uniquely capable
of creating an almost religious passion among its devotees.
Andrea Johnson is a well-known freelance photographer specializing in wine and travel with many of her
pictures featured regularly in prestigious publications. Robert Holmes is a renowned photographer and writer
who has illustrated more than forty books, has worked for many of the world’s major magazines and twice was
named “Travel Photographer of the Year” by the Society of American Travel Writers. Jordan Mackay has been a
contributing writer for Wine & Spirits, Food and Wine, Gourmet, and Wine Enthusiast.
Following a foreword by noted wine writer, Eric Asimov, the contents weave a journey through the vineyards
and wineries of America, stopping along the way to capture the essence of Pinot Noir. Chapters include: A
Perfect Storm of Pinot, Terroir, A Year in the Vineyard, From Grape to Wine, and In the Glass.
For a peak of the book and some of its pages, visit www.pinotbook.com. The book is currently available at
multiple wineries in California and Oregon listed on the pinotbook website and the authors are traveling to
wineries for book signing events. Passion for Pinot will be available nationwide at bookstores in March of 2009
and is available now for pre-order at the published price of $30.
I spoke with Andrea and Robert at this year’s ¡Salud! Oregon Wine Auction where the book had its coronation.
To listen to the recording.....“Passion for Pinot Photographers Interview” 
