This book detailing the evolution of the Calif Rhone movement "from the very start", coming off a five yr gestation period, has finally been completed and sent off to the publisher (Univ of Calif Press). I sat beside Patrick, one of the best wine writers around, at WoodShed Rhones the other Thurs and he's pretty jazzed by it. Obviously, I've not read the draft yet, but did review his closing summary chapter and thought it was very well written and quite accurate, though we differed in our opinions on some wines. The exact title has not yet been selected. Probably be at least a yr afore it's available. But for you RhoneHeads, I think you'll find the book a good read.
Tom