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Nancy Holden, Publisher
Bay Publishing Company
Phone: 831-373-8949
Fax: 831-373-0290
Email: nancy@baypublishing.com

WineStyle Monterey County

FIRST HARDCOVER BOOK ON MONTEREY COUNTY'S WINE COUNTRY DEBUTS. SET FOR AUGUST 9, 2003 RELEASE.

MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, July 30, 2003 - WineStyle Monterey County is the first hard-cover book to showcase the history and character of the people and places that influence Monterey County's wine country. Set to debut at this year's Winemaker's Celebration on August 9, WineStyle Monterey County takes readers behind the scenes through 120 pages filled with beautiful color photography and richly told stories of the area's unique wine, cuisine and lifestyle. WineStyle Monterey County is the first book in the WineStyle series, published by Bay Publishing Company of Monterey. Upcoming books in the series include WineStyle Santa Cruz County, WineStyle Santa Barbara County and WineStyle San Luis Obispo County.

With seven distinctive appellations (wine growing areas), Monterey County's wines are capturing the attention and palates of people from around the world. An excerpt from the book jacket reads, "They complement state dinners at the White House and are in the cellars of premier restaurants everywhere. They have earned top honors at the most prestigious competitions in the world. Monterey County wines have attained status on a par with those produced in the great wine regions of Europe."

"WineStyle is an enjoyable and interesting read," says publisher Nancy Holden. "It offers useful information that helps residents and visitors alike experience Monterey County's wine country in a deeper and more personal way. It is original in its approach to capturing the diverse flavors and lifestyle that draw people from all over the world to Monterey County."

WineStyle Monterey County retails for $24.95 and is available at selected area wineries, restaurants, tasting rooms and other retail locations. It is also available at www.baypublishing.com or by calling Nancy Holden at 831-373-8949.

Bay Publishing Company was founded in 1988 by Nancy and Wayne Holden. The company publishes Monterey Land and See, the official Monterey County Visitors Guide, the Guide to Carmel and The Cannery Row Visitors Guide, as well as brochures, rack cards, maps and postcards.

Note: A 300 dpi jpeg cover shot to accompany this release is available for download. Please email wayne@baypublishing.com and we will send it over.