Frommer's Portable California Wine Country

by Lenkert, Erika; Poole, Matthew R.; Thoreen, John

• ISBN13: 9780028636825
• ISBN10: 0028636821
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-05-01
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Summary

Life is short. Vacations are shorter. Relax! Trust your trip to Frommer's. The Best of California Wine Country in a Nutshell: The best places to stay and eat-with exact prices and candid, in-depth reviews so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your needs or budget. The latest, most reliable information and all the practical details you need to enjoy a worry-free visit to the Wine Country. All the top sights, shopping, picnic spots and activities-with outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Lots of easy-to-read maps. A fresh, personal approach that puts the fun and excitement back into travel! Frommer's Puts the World in Your Pocket. Find us online at www.frommers.com

Table of Contents

List of Maps	p. v
The Best of the Wine Country	p. 1
The Best Wineries	p. 1
The Best Winery Tours for First-Timers	p. 4
The Best Experiences Beyond the Wineries	p. 6
The Best Luxury Hotels and Inns	p. 7
The Best Moderately Priced Accommodations	p. 8
The Best Restaurants	p. 10
The Wine Country Experience	p. 12
Introducing the Napa and Sonoma Valleys	p. 12
Wine Making 101	p. 20
How to Wine-Taste Like a Pro	p. 27
The Wine Country's Major Grape Varieties	p. 30
Planning a Trip to the Wine Country	p. 34
Visitor Information	p. 34
When to Go	p. 35
Festivities to Plan Your Trip Around: The Wine Country's Best Annual Events	p. 36
Money Matters	p. 36
Getting There	p. 39
For Foreign Visitors	p. 43
Getting Around	p. 45
Strategies for Touring the Wine Country	p. 46
Some Wine-Buying Strategies	p. 51
The Ins and Outs of Shipping Wine Home	p. 52
Fast Facts: The Wine Country	p. 55
The Napa Valley	p. 57
Orientation and Getting Around	p. 57
Fast Facts: The Napa Valley	p. 61
Touring the Wineries	p. 62
House of the Spirits	p. 65
More to See and Do	p. 84
Up, Up and Away ...	p. 85
Where to Stay	p. 91
Where to Dine	p. 110
Where to Stock Up for a Picnic and Where to Enjoy It	p. 127
The Sonoma Valley	p. 130
Orientation and Getting Around	p. 130
Fast Facts: The Sonoma Valley	p. 133
Touring the Wineries	p. 134
More to See and Do	p. 147
The Super Spa	p. 149
Where to Stay	p. 152
Where to Dine	p. 161
Where to Stock Up for a Picnic and Where to Enjoy It	p. 172
Index	p. 175
General Index	p. 175
Accommodations Index	p. 182
Restaurants Index	p. 183
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