Moon Handbooks Northern California Wine Country

By Philip Goldsmith

Between the foggy coastal mountains of Santa Cruz and the sun-drenched valleys and hot, windy hills of Sonoma lies Northern California's wine country. Here you'll find mountain biking and skydiving; historic Spanish missions and shopping; excellent food, fine wine, and opportunities to be pampered. Author and wine enthusiast Philip Goldsmith helps you have a truly personal experience. Suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights provide you with real insights so you can decide where you should go, stay, and eat--without hassles or regrets. Philip's travel strategies include: One Week in Wine Country, A Romantic Weekend, More than Wine, and Outdoor Highlights. He also details where to best explore vineyards, the coastal mountains, and St. Helena storefronts, including a wealth of information about the history and practice of wine-making. Complete with details for wine tasting in Napa, Sonoma, Santa Cruz, Mendocino, and Livermore valley, as well as experiencing outdoor activities and sights, Moon Handbooks Northern California Wine Country gives you the tools you need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1566918804
• ISBN13: 9781566918800
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.6" x 7.6"

Customer Reviews

Maps and small black and white photos accompany specific details on each winery's special offerings

Philip Goldsmith's Northern California Wine Country blends the author's firsthand experiences with the region with plenty of practical travel trips for getting the most from the wineries and vineyards of California. Maps and small black and white photos accompany specific details on each winery's special offerings, from Napa and Sonoma counties down to Santa Clara. Discussions include nearby accommodations, divided by price range for quick and easy planning.

A Wine Country Must-Have

As someone who is in the wine industry, I've never had a more borrowed book than this one. It is a great resource and I refer to it frequently for dining and activity options. Oh yeah and wineries of course. I especially enjoy the way it's written. It's very entertaining yet informative. For those of you with a no-nonsense way of life, this is the book for you.

Wonderful Book, Very Thorough

I'm fairly new to the Bay area and hadn't had a chance to check out any wineries, mostly because I didn't know where to go. My husband and I just got back from a long weekend in Napa Valley. We spent a day biking around the Rutherford area wineries (which got interesting in the afternoon!), and another day sleeping in late and spending the rest of our time in St. Helena (so charming). We had a great time, and I wouldn't have known about half the things we did if I hadn't picked up this book first. It's really quite knowledgable, with local information, great hotel and restaurant recommendations, and a little something for wine beginners and experts (I'm the first type, I'll admit, but I had a great time). Anyway, great book!