"From clueless beginnings to unexpected victories, Moran captures the spirit of Peter Mayle as he and his family restore an old house and plant a vineyard. With heart and humor, he tells a journey you won't soon forget." --Frances Dinkelspiel, New York Times Bestselling Author, Tangled Vines "In The Accidental Vineyard , Richard Moran manages to combine historic preservation, wine-making, family dynamics, global consulting, and inspiration into one story. Bravo!" -- Jonathan Dahl, former Editor, the Wall Street Journal 's Weekend Edition "For anyone who ever dreamed of retreating to the country and owning a winery, this is the book for you." --Joel Gott, Owner and Founder, Joel Gott Wines "Imagine Silicon Valley meets wine country in Moran's hilarious depiction of country life. The book is a charming description of what happens when following a dream." --Garen Staglin, Cofounder, Staglin Family Vineyard "Restoring an old house and planting a vineyard is not for the faint of heart. For the Moran family, it's a recipe for adventures and laughter.

This is a beautiful story of transitions and hope." --John Fetzer, former CEO, Fetzer Vineyards "Over the counter at the Bakery I have seen and heard every possible wine country story. No one captures the real story better than Rich Moran in The Accidental Vineyard . A must read." -- Karen Mitchell, Founder, The Model Bakery, St. Helena, CA "Holy Sites attract pilgrims. Some arrive for a dose of religion before returning home with treasured memories. In The Accidental Vineyard , Moran shows us that California wine country is a shrine with its own gang of interesting characters and apostles.

The book is an inside look into 'living the dream.'" --Adam Gordon, Wine Country Japanese Wagyu Rancher and Film Studio Developer "In The Accidental Vineyard Rich Moran is anything but a snooty wine snob--he is funny, humane, authentic, and unpretentious, with a down-to-earth perspective on how Wine Country really works and a deep appreciation for its agricultural and social traditions." --Jesse Duarte, Editor, St. Helena Star.