"Sixty of California's prestigious wineries invite you on an irresistible journey to the congenial tasting rooms of a tri-county vineyard paradise. With 'The California Directory of Fine Wineries' as your guide, you'll wander 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. Covering both glamorous estates and intimate, family-owned vineyards, 'The California Directory of Fine Wineries' is an essential, up-to-date guide to destinations of charm and character. Profiles by award-winning travel writer Marty Olmstead of the 60 wineries -- their striking architecture, behind-the-scenes tours, and beautiful gardens. Descriptions of the wineries' distinctive features, from 100-year old wine caves and museum-quality art exhibitions, to bocce ball courts and a wildlife preserve, to tastings of local olive oils and markets selling artisanal foods. More than 180 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 60 profiled destinations, plus more than 100 additional wineries in the three counties."--