The Accidental Vineyard
An Old House, New Vines, and a Changed Life in Wine Country
by Richard A. Moran
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Pub Date Oct 07 2025 | Archive Date Sep 30 2025
BenBella Books | Matt Holt Books
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Description
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.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781637747414 |
| PRICE | $27.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 240 |
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Randal W, Reviewer
If, like me, are a fan of House Hunters Renovations or any of the European television shows dealing with old house renovations, then you will like this book. The author, a reorg specialist from San Francisco, and his wife find a rundown mansion about an hour out from the city. They buy it and renovate it. Where the story is rather different from most other shows like it, the author has plenty of money to hire the best workers, use the best materials, and have the biggest plans. Nothing against that, I wish that it were I in that position, and it makes for a good story. Moran is a good writer, you should have no problem following him as he goes about the renovation. It's an interesting story. And not being satisfied with the mind-blowing renovation, he decides to plant a vineyard on the property, and goes about creating great wine. I enjoyed his journey.
