The Napa Valley Book EVERYTHING You Need to Know About California's Premium Wine Country by Mick Winter

Paperback 252 pages 6" x 9" ISBN 0-9659000-7-x Buy from Amazon.com Everything you need to know about America's favorite wine and food destination. You'll discover the most popular tourist attractions as well as those that locals try to keep secret. With this book, you won't miss a thing. Whether it's your first visit or your tenth, you'll find new and enjoyable things to see and do. Lodging Spas Wineries Restaurants Parks and camping Hiking and biking Sightseeing Shopping Events Arts, entertainment and nightlife Plus: Historic attractions, maps, photos (black and white - the e-book version has color), wedding planning, relocation, kids' favorites, drive-it-yourself tours, a special section for residents, and more than 700 website addresses (active hyperlinks in the e-book version). This new edition (updated 2007) includes a special 50-page supplement on Napa Valley wines. The supplement covers vineyards, varietals, winemaking, wine tasting, understanding a wine label, a glossary of wine terms and pronunciations, and a list of Napa Valley wineries. Make your trip truly memorable with the most comprehensive Napa Valley guidebook available anywhere. "We found our dream B&B thanks to your book." J.L., Milwaukee "We had a wonderful dinner at a restaurant our local friends didn't even know existed." D.R., London "Knowing when the slow times were in the valley, we were able to get a personal tour from the winemaker."S.H., Tokyo "I thought I knew everything about the valley until I got this book." N.T., San Francisco. About the Author Mick Winter has lived in the Napa Valley for over 25 years, working with wineries, wine industry media, and community organizations. Winter and his advice team give you the knowledgeable, up-to-date information that only local residents can provide. Buy from Amazon.com

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Contents

• Getting There
  
• Getting Around
  
• Maps
  
• About the Napa Valley
  
• Tour Ideas
  
• Wine Bars/Tasting
  

• American Canyon
  
• Carneros
  
• Napa
  
• Yountville
  
• Oakville
  
• Rutherford
  
• St. Helena
  
• Calistoga
  
• Angwin
  
• Pope Valley and Chiles Valley
  
• Lake Berryessa
  
• Silverado Trail
  
• Scenic Drives
  
• Just Outside the Napa Valley
  

• Resorts
• Ranches
• Retreats
• Hotels
• Inns
• Bed and Breakfast Inns

• Parks and Camping
  
• State Parks
  
• Picnicking
  

• Wines of the Napa Valley
• Wine Varietal Basics
• White Wines
• Red Wines
• Appellations
• Viticultural Areas
• The Wine Bottle "Package"
• Barrels
• In the Vineyard
• Kosher Wines
• Pierce's Disease
• Seasons of the Vineyard
• Crush and the Making of Wine
• Wine Tasting
• Varietal Pronunciations
  
• Glossary of Wine Terms
• Frequently Asked Questions--and Answers
  
• Wine Facts, Statistics and Trivia
  
• Napa Valley Winery List