California Wine Country

The world-famous wineries of California draw millions of visitors each year (Napa Valley is the second biggest attraction in California), welcoming visitors with a variety of surprises for the senses. From Opus One to Close Pegase, Stag's Leap to the Rhoc;ne Rangers, trademark Zinfandels to world-class Chardonnays, California producers consistently create some of the world's most renowned wines. Randy Leffingwell guides readers through the winemaking cycle and takes them on a personal tour of the state's most breathtaking and popular wine making regions, including Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, San Francisco Bay, the Central Valley, Gold Country, Monterey Peninsula, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and more. The book also provides details about the most beautiful and interesting times to visit vineyards and wineries.