California's Central Coast: The Ultimate Winery Guide: From the Santa Ynez Valley to Paso Robles
Nearly two million people visit Central Coast wineries each year, drawn to the breathtaking scenery and stellar wines of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Due in part to the success of the Oscar-winning movie Sideways , the region has experienced a surge in popularity yet maintainsits warm hospitality and low-key atmosphere. This entirely new installment in our popular series is the first illustrated book of its kind on this region. Stunning color photography makes the guide as evocative for armchair travelers as it is functional for those getting ready to hit the tasting rooms.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0811851672
ISBN13:9780811851671
Release Date:May 2007
Publisher:Chronicle Books
Length:120 Pages
Weight:1.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 9.6" x 10.0"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Great helpful book on Central Coast Wineries!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This book was great! Amazing pictures, insightful, informative narratives about various wineries from Santa Barbara up through Paso Robles. Yes, it hits only a fraction of the vineyards in these wine regions, but it gave a wonderful starting place in knowing a little about some of them! We ended up making a point to hit 6 or 7 of these vineyards because of the write ups about the history or uniqueness of them. This book is fairly accurate--Beckman, Clautierre, Eberle, Rideau, etc...all great wineries. Don't take this book for an end-all guide to the only must see wineries, but it's a great starting point!
An enjoyable and educational read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
If you are planning a trip to the Central Coast and hungry for information, this is one of the first books to consider. The text is friendly, fun, and easy to read, as author Mira Advani Honeycutt does a wonderful job of teaching without preaching and devoid of pretense. What I find particularly helpful is the way the information is organized and the order it is presented -- breathtaking color photography is the perfect complement to Mira's literary style. A great gift for the Holidays!
california's central coast: ultimate winery guide
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
A very informative book for a wine lover, and beautifully packaged. I highly recommend for anyone touring the Central Coast winerys.
California's Central Coast: The Ultimate Winery Guide: From Santa Barbara to Paso Robles
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
The book provides an opportunity to revisit some great memories of my times in the Central Coast as well as opening my eyes to new places I must explore! The book clearly embraces and covers many facets of this utterly charming and breathtaking area of California. Simply said, it touches on the winemakers who work together, drink together and of course dream together. Lovely photography too. Mira's knowledge shines! Certainly a wonderful gift/guide for any wine aficionado. Consider the book to be the epitome of everything that is great about the Central Coast wine scene.
Colorful and Informative Resource
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This little charmer of a book is a great resource for a weekend (or longer!) trip up the coast. There are extensive descriptions of the most notable wineries and beautiful photographs. You can tell the author loves her subject. She offers trip ideas and gastronomic suggestions to make planning easy. My copy already has post-its sticking out everywhere!
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