Backroad Wineries/Northern Calif (Paperback)

by Bill Gleeson (Author) "Obester Winery might be among the newer wineries along the Highway 128 wine road, but the owners, Paul and Sandy Obester, have roots planted deeply..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
Gleeson, a noted travel writer and photographer, previously published this work under the title Backroad Wineries of California (Chronicle, 1985) and then revised it in 1989. Now the author has expanded it into two separate volumes, one for each half of the state. This volume features 60 lesser-known wineries in seven areas of northern California: Mendocino County, Sonoma County, Napa Valley to Clear Lake, Winters to St. Helena, the East Bay, the Coastal Mountains, and the Sierra Foothills. For each winery, Gleeson provides wine lists, vintner's choices, address, hours, availability of tastings and tours, presence of picnic areas and retail sales, and directions. While contemplating the wines to be savored, readers can feast their eyes on the author's abundant color photos. This is primarily a purchase for wine connoisseurs and regional or large collections, but its modest price makes it an affordable purchase for any collection.
Elizabeth Loftus, Onondaga Cty. P.L., Syracuse, N.Y.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (March 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811803066
• ISBN-13: 978-0811803069
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,785,900 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book., February 13, 2000

By	"kaspeegle" (California) - See all my reviews

I highly recommend this title. It has excellent information about some worthwhile but perhaps lesser-known wineries, rather than merely gushing about the best-known producers of Napa and Sonoma like so many winery guidebooks. My only complaint is that better, more comprehensive maps would be appreciated.