Set against the backdrop of the bucolic napa valley and points south, dinkelspiel explores the history of californias world of wine and how passion for the liquid some have called the elixir. Greed, murder, obsession, and an arsonist in the vineyards of california. She describes the history of berkeleyside, the online news site she founded to cover the. Frances dinkelspiel berkeleysides uncharted festival of. In her new book, frances dinkelspiel looks beneath the casually elegant veneer of californias wine regions to find the obsession, greed, and violence lying in wait. Tangled vines greed, murder, obsession, and an arsonist in the vineyards of california by frances dinkelspiel 302 pp. How one jewish immigrant named isaias hellman created california st. In her new book, frances dinkelspiel looks beneath the casually elegant veneer of californias wine regions to find the obsession, greed and violence lying in wait. We are pleased to feature frances dinkelspiel and her book, tangled vines, at the center of this winethemed event.
Greed, murder, obsession and an arsonist in the vineyards of california by frances dinkelspiel. Frances dinkelspiel vividly captures the wild early years of californias wine. Greed, murder, obsession and an arsonist in the vineyards of california, though other narratives interrupt it. Frances dinkelspiel, a former reporter for the san jose mercurynews and cofounder of the popular website berkeleyside, is also the author of towers of gold. It has been a harrowing time in the bay area and in napa and sonoma counties. Tangled vines is the second book for frances dinkelspiel who is cofounder of berkeleyside. Frances dinkelspiel university of california, berkeley. Frances dinkelspiels tangled vines rips the sunny label off the laidback california wine trade to show the violence present in every glass of cabernet.
Frances dinkelspiel is executive editor and cofounder of berkeleyside. A former staff writer for the syracuse newspapers and the san jose mercury news, frances freelance. I just finished reading frances dinkelspiels new book tangled vines. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Hellman, the authors greatgreat grandfather, also figures prominently in tangled vines, which is her second book. Dinkelspiel reflects on the skills and temperament required in journalism and highlights the particular challenges posed by online journalism. Hellman is the subject of dinkelspiels 2008 book towers of gold. Greed, murder, obsession, and an arsonist in the vineyards of california by frances dinkelspiel at. In the telling of the early history of winemaking in california, she explores hellmans place in a tangled tale of violence caused by infighting over ownership. Frances dinkelspiel is the author of tangled vines. Just glancing at the title of the book, i first thought this was going to be a novel. Greed, murder, obsession and an arsonist in the vineyards of california by frances dinkelspiel in my stocking on christmas morning i could hardly wait to begin reading this novel. Tangled vines by frances dinkelspiel overdrive rakuten. Greed, murder, obsession, and an arsonist in the vineyards of california, also declared a best wine book of 2015.
Frances dinkelspiel is a journalist who has been writing about california since 1984. She is the cofounder of berkeleyside, an awardwinning news site. In her new book, frances dinkelspiel looks beneath the. Her first book was the san francisco chronicle bestseller, towers of gold. Both that book and tangled vines are nonfiction that read like a gripping novel. Greed, murder, obsession and an arsonist in the vineyards of california. Tangled vines is the second book for frances dinkelspiel who is. Ten years ago this october, the largest wine arson in the world occurred. She is also the author of two nonfiction narratives. How one jewish immigrant named isaias hellman created california, published in november 2008, was a san. Frances dinkelspiel in conversation with leslie berlin.
Some of the wine burned by anderson was a 19thcentury port made by dinkelspiel s greatgreat grandfather isaias hellman who was the subject of the authors first book. Frances dinkelspiel is the cofounder and executive editor of berkeleyside. Its the pursuit of the experience, writes the author, the belief that wine opens up worlds and forges friendships that drives people to be so obsessed. Greed, murder, obsession and an arsonist in the vineyards of california, which was. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading tangled vines. Frances dinkelspiel is an awardwinning journalist and author of two bestselling books, tangled vines and towers of gold. Greed, murder, obsession, and an arsonist in the vineyards of california frances dinkelspiel. Wine books are not known to be riveting reads and it is the rare volume that. Frances dinkelspiel is an awardwinning author and journalist. For those thinking that californias wine industry had its start in sonoma and napa counties youll be in for surprise. Local history and genealogy notes sonoma county library. In tangled vines, dinkelspiel weaves a tangled tale, oscillating between the history of california wine production, the crimes and convictions of a modern wine criminal, and her own familys past. Greed, murder, obsession and an arsonist in the vineyards of california by frances dinkelspiel just released on october 6, 2015. Among the priceless bottles destroyed were 175 bottles of port and angelica made by frances dinkelspiel s greatgreat grandfather, isaias hellman, in 1875.
But when i started to read it i immediately realized that it was the true story of the wines central. Tangled implies confused and this book surely isnt confused. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Join facebook to connect with frances dinkelspiel and others you may know. Greed, murder, obsession and an arsonist in the vineyards of california, was a new york times and san francisco chronicle bestseller and was named a best wine book of 2015 by the wall street journal, food and wine magazine, and the san jose. A conversation with frances dinkelspiel by sandy ebner. Greed, murder, obsession, and an arsonist in the vineyards of california and recommend it highly.
Conversations host welcomes berkeleys 2016 harvest distinguished women lecturer, frances dinkelspiel, for a discussion of her work as an author and journalist. He was shot several times, dragged from a wagon and left off the main road for the coyotes to feed on. Murder, obsession, and an arsonist in the vineyards of california. Few people sipping a fine california cabernet can even guess at the tangled vines where its life began. Frances dinkelspiel audio books, best sellers, author. More than just a crime story, this is a book about the wealth, passion, and murky reality shaped by life inside the twisted vines of californias most revered crop. Frances dinkelspiel cofounder is a journalist and author. How one jewish immigrant named isaias hellman created california. Greed, murder, obsession, and an arsonist in the vineyards of california kindle edition by dinkelspiel, frances. Curious to learn the story behind these lost wines, the author launches into. Dinkelspiel is also the cofounder and executive editor of berkeleyside, a news. Our san francisco scribbles to novels gala has an exciting theme this year. Greed, murder, obsession, and an arsonist in the vineyards of california ebook written by frances dinkelspiel.
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