The Accidental Vineyard: An Old House, New Vines, and a Changed Life in Wine Country by Moran, Richard A.

The Accidental Vineyard: An Old House, New Vines, and a Changed Life in Wine Country

In a story reminiscent of A Year in Provence and We Bought a Zoo, a spontaneous drive...
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Author: Richard A. Moran
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Language: English
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The Accidental Vineyard: An Old House, New Vines, and a Changed Life in Wine Country by Moran, Richard A.

The Accidental Vineyard: An Old House, New Vines, and a Changed Life in Wine Country

$27.00

The Accidental Vineyard: An Old House, New Vines, and a Changed Life in Wine Country

$27.00
Author: Richard A. Moran
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
In a story reminiscent of A Year in Provence and We Bought a Zoo, a spontaneous drive from San Francisco to wine country leads a harried corporate executive and his family to a dilapidated 19th century Victorian home.

They set out to return the house to its former grandeur--a journey that yields much more, ultimately restoring their hope for a well-rounded life.

Consulting with internationally known CEOs and participating in high-stakes projects with millions of dollars and thousands of jobs on the line, Rich Moran knew the rule: there's no room for error--no fumbling, misgivings, or delays.

While attempting to lull a crying son to sleep, a wrong turn on a drive through Sonoma County sets him and his family on a life-changing adventure. They can't resist a promise-laden 19th century home, looking past its rotting wraparound porch and leaky roof. When a good neighbor shows up with grapevines, the transformation of the property grows to include planting a vineyard and making wine.

Before long, the family of city slickers morphs into country mice and joins an unexpected menagerie of people and critters in the shadow of Mount Saint Helena.

Filled to the brim with all the eccentric follies you expect from a chance undertaking turned passion project, The Accidental Vineyard is a raucous, tender-hearted tale of planting the seeds of your passions and cultivating the life you want.

Author: Richard A. Moran
Publisher: Matt Holt Books
Published: 10/07/2025
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.50w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781637747414

About the Author
Besides being a winemaker and a preservationist, Richard Moran's background includes serving as a CEO, a college president, a venture capitalist and an author he is an authority on workplace issues and hosts a weekly radio program on KCBS, "In the Workplace" and has written ten books about management. Rich has also served as a director on public and private corporate boards. He lives in California's Wine Country.

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