Gorgeous photos of Washington - the wine country - autographed by photographer Sara Matthews

The "terroir"--the combination of soil, climate and geography that makes all wines distinct from each other. With ideal soils, extensive sunlight and warm days with cool nights, Washington State produces some of the best wines in the world. The state also boasts one of the fastest growing wine industries around. This elegant book is a photographic celebration of the Washington region-its vineyards, wineries, wine-makers, and wine communities. Sara Matthews is one of the country's most well respected wine photographers. She has traveled extensively throughout Washington's major wine regions, capturing one-of-a-kind images for this elegant, timeless book.