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California Wine Country (Compass American Guides)

California Wine Country (Compass American Guides)

by Fodor Travel Publications (Author)

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    Paperback 2007

    $21.60
Synopsis

MAJOR UPDATE: Text has been thoroughly revamped, following the latest changes in the California wine world. Dramatically expanded coverage of the Central Coast, called the winemaking frontier by Wine Spectator and the setting of the hit movie Sideways. New introductory chapters give clear advice and handy tips on wine tasting and touring. New driving itineraries give readers inspiring, easy-to-follow day trip suggestions (complete with picnic stops). Includes expert reviews of the super-hot restaurant, hotel, and spa scenes, helping readers find good bargains, the best meals, and the scoop on all those star chefs. MOST COMPREHENSIVE: The Compass guide covers more territory more thoroughly than the Frommer's Portable guide to California's wine country. This guide is an in-depth, invaluable tool, with more dining and lodging options, more winery reviews, more maps, and more tips than the competition. EXCLUSIVE FULL-COLOR TREATMENT: Gorgeous, evocative full-color photography throughout---unlike any major competing guide. Illustrated features like how to read a wine label have clear, eye-catching graphics. Maps pinpoint vineyards with color-coded icons. BUBBLING TOURISM: Over 15 million visitors hit California's wineries each year. The movie Sideways and high-profile recommendations from wine publications and Robert Parker have brought a huge surge in tourism to the Central Coast.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 384
 Edition: 5th Revised edition
 Publisher: Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.,U.S.
Published: 18 Oct 2007
ISBN 10: 1400017831
ISBN 13: 9781400017836

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Author Bio
Author John Doerper has worked as a food and wine columnist and editor for numerous publications. His articles about food, wine, and travel have appeared in Travel & Leisure and Pacific Northwest magazine, among others. John is the author of several Compass America guides, including Coastal California, Oregon Wine Country, and Washington Wine Country.

Updater Constance Jones, formerly a Fodor's senior editor, relocated to California's Central Coast wine country in 2004. She has since contributed to several Fodor's guides, explored many dozens of vineyards, and inaugurated at least one bocce court.