Compass American Guides: California Wine Country, 4th Edition (Full-color Travel Guide)

By John Doerper

Book Overview

Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of America's most spectacular destinations. Compass California Wine Country covers everything there is to see and do -- plus gorgeous full-color photographs; a wealth of archival images; topical essays and literary extracts; detailed color maps; and capsule reviews of hotels and restaurants. These insider guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of the California Wine Country.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1400012643
• ISBN13: 9781400012640
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Compass America Guides
• Length: 363 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.9" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

A Wine Country Must

We just spent a week in Napa Valley and this book did not leave our car the entire trip. This book covers the major areas of Napa (St. Helena, Calistoga, etc), Sonoma, other popular wine regions in Cali, though a majority is dedicated to Napa. It essentially includes the highlights and must sees as well as some "off-the-beaten-path" wineries. It's also evident the writer visited each and every winery mentioned there is a spot on description (full paragraph) of the wineries which includes details about the atmosphere, a brief history, what to expect at tastings, etc. It's also loaded tips and suggestions for wine country - biking trails, scenic drives, tasting room etiquette, etc. This is definately recommended for first timers.

California Wine Country Guide

One of the best guides that I have found...I give one or recommend one for all friends wanting to visit the Napa/Sonoma Valley Wine Country...very informative guide.