Napa Valley: Land of Golden Vines [Paperback]

Kathleen Thompson Hill (Author), Gerald Hill (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2001 | Series: Hill Guides Series

Knowing how and where to experience the pleasures of an area's food, wine, and culture separates the informed visitor from the tourist. Whether you explore the Napa Valley by car or on foot, Kathleen and Gerald Hill take you step-by-step so that you can fully appreciate the beauty and charm of the region.

This gem of a guide takes you up to and through the front door of the most interesting restaurants and wineries as well as the most intriguing shops and lodgings and Napa Valley. You'll discover where the locals go, where to find real bargains, and where to splurge magnificently. You'll also the meet the people who live, labor, cultivate, and cook in this area of rich culinary tradition.

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From the Back Cover

Knowing how and where to experience the pleasures of an area's food, wine, and culture separates the informed visitor from the tourist. Whether you explore the Napa Valley by car or on foot, Kathleen and Gerald Hill take you step-by-step so that you can fully appreciate the beauty and charm of the region. This gem of a guide takes you up to and through the front door of the most interesting restaurants and wineries as well as the most intriguing shops and lodgings and Napa Valley. You'll discover where the locals go, where to find real bargains, and where to splurge magnificently. You'll also the meet the people who live, labor, cultivate, and cook in this area of rich culinary tradition. (5 1/2' X 8 1/2', 320 pages, illustrations, b&w photos, recipes, maps)

About the Author

Kathleen and Gerald Hill have written numerous books and articles about travel and American politics. She writes articles for newspapers and he practices law.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 2nd edition (January 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076270652X
• ISBN-13: 978-0762706525
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,975,595 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best for self guided Napa tour. Quips were great!, October 10, 1999

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CAM "Mid NJ Mom" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Napa Valley (Paperback)

This book is a must for a self-guided Napa tour. The quips about wineries provided a view not often seen. Comments about the smaller producing wineries were true and personal. We met the winemaker, owner, the bookkeeper and cashier at Dutch Henry only to learn they are the only employees. The information in the book is helpful to find not only wineries but eateries too. We even dined at the French Laundry. Ask about the waiting list! Don't leave home without this book!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very detailed guide to Napa, January 29, 2001

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Jonathan Robbins "Jonathan Robbins" (Redwood City, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Napa Valley: Land of Golden Vines (Paperback)

This book provides an enormously detailed, accurate guide to Napa Valley. You can literally move from building to building along the main roads of Napa and know what sits in each one when using this guide. It provides phone numbers, hours of operation, and all that one needs to enjoy a visit to Napa. It's almost TOO detailed... if I had one complaint it would be that I wished the authors would provide some more hints on which of the many places they describe so well are REALLY worth a visit! A great companion during a trip to Napa, though.