A Guide to North Carolina’s Wineries, 2^nd edition, by Joseph Mills and Danielle Tarmey, comes just in time for summer tours of wineries and vineyards from the mountains to the sea. This new edition describes North Carolina’s wine producers and gives readers insights into the history of winegrowing in the state and the techniques used to produce a good vintage.
   Among the newcomers is Richard Childress, as committed to winemaking as he is to his NASCAR teams. In just a few years, Childress Vineyards has assumed its place alongside noted operations like Biltmore Estate Winery, Shelton Vineyards, and Duplin Winery.
   At the other end of the spectrum are smaller but equally fascinating operations like Elkin Creek Vineyard, which the owner spent years building by hand; Thistle Meadow Winery, where the proprietor would rather teach you to make your own wine than sell you a bottle of his; and Sanctuary Vineyards, whose owners flood 20 to 30 acres of farmland each winter to welcome thousands of snow geese.
      The 64 winery profiles in this second edition provide wine lists, directions to the wineries, and contact, schedule, and fee information. They detail the history of each winery and convey some of the passion of the owners and winemakers.