Portable:california & The Wine Country (Frommer's Portable Guides) - Softcover

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ISBN 10: 0028621379 ISBN 13: 9780028621371

Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK, 1998

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Frommer′s Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer′s Complete Guide—but in a concise, pocket–sized format. Perfect for the short–term traveler who insists on value and doesn′t want to wade through or carry a full–size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Lush, opulent pinot noir; rich, robust zinfandel; fruity, full–bodied Chardonnay—you can sample them all in Californias Napa and Sonoma Valleys, which together comprise one of the world′s premier wine regions. Completely up–to–date, Frommer′s Portable California Wine Country is a handy guide that will give you proven strategies for exploring the region. Our candid reviews of the top wineries will tell you which tours are worth your time and which wineries offer affordable bottles. You′ll also get a beginner′s guide to California wines: varietals, recommendations on recent vintages, tips on wine–tasting protocol (how to sniff, swish, and spit like a pro), tips on shipping, and much, much more. And when wine–tasting is done for the day, turn to our candid, complete reviews of the region′s fabulous inns and restaurants!

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Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer s, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer s. Your guide to a world of travel experience. Put the Best of California Wine Country in Your Pocket Insider tips on how to wine–taste like a pro. Outspoken opinions on what s worth your time and what s not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget. Off–the–beaten–path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.

Synopsis:

One of the "Portable Guides" designed specifically for the short-term traveller, this pocket-sized volume combines details of accommodation, dining, shopping and nightlife in California and the wine country with guides to and reviews of the top wineries, including tips on wine-tasting.

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