The California Directory of Fine Wineries: Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino

by K. Reka Badger, Marty Olmstead, Robert Holmes (Photographer)

California's most prestigious wineries invite you on an irresistible journey . . . to the congenial tasting rooms of a tri-county paradise. With The California Directory of Fine Wineries as your guide, you'll wanter through world-famous Napa, home of the state's most recognized cellar landmarks. You'll meander scenic back roads on the way to Sonoma's premier wineries. You'll travel to rustic Mendocino, where the winemakers themselves will pour you a glass of their specialty. This fully updated, fifth edition of The California Directory of Fine Wineries is an essential guide to both glamorous estates and intimate, family-owned vineyards.

Profiles of 68 Northern California wineries—describing their striking architecture, behind-the-scenes tours, and bountiful gardens.
Descriptions of the wineries' distinctive features, from 100-year-old wine caves and museum-quality art exhibitions to bocce ball courts and tastings of local olive oils and other gourmet foods.
More than 200 color images by renowned photographer Robert Holmes
Sidebars listing directions, vineyard tours, wine tastings, special culinary events, and nearby attractions
Full-page maps showing the 68 profiled destinations, plus more than 100 additional wineries in the three counties
Previous titles include The California Directory of Fine Central Coast

160 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2009

Reviews

[Ietrio · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am sure a lot of work has gone into this guide, but it is only a directory, a dry and uninspired structure that can't be searched like the web.

[Ryan Twohey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful publication detailing some of the finest tasting rooms on the Central Coast