Compass American Guides: California Wine Country, 5th Edition (5th ed)

MAJOR UPDATE: Text has been thoroughly revamped, following the latest changes in the California wine world.

Dramatically expanded coverage of the Central Coast, called the "winemaking frontier" by Wine Spectator and the setting of the hit movie Sideways.

New introductory chapters give clear advice and handy tips on wine tasting and touring.

New driving itineraries give readers inspiring, easy-to-follow day trip suggestions (complete with picnic stops).

Includes expert reviews of the super-hot restaurant, hotel, and spa scenes, helping readers find good bargains, the best meals, and the scoop on all those star chefs. MOST COMPREHENSIVE: The Compass guide covers more territory more thoroughly than the Frommer's Portable guide to California's wine country.

This guide is an in-depth, invaluable tool, with more dining and lodging options, more winery reviews, more maps, and more tips than the competition. EXCLUSIVE FULL-COLOR TREATMENT: Gorgeous, evocative full-color photography throughout---unlike any major competing guide.

Illustrated features like "how to read a wine label" have clear, eye-catching graphics.

Maps pinpoint vineyards with color-coded icons. BUBBLING TOURISM: Over 15 million visitors hit California's wineries each year.

The movie Sideways and high-profile recommendations from wine publications and Robert Parker have brought a huge surge in tourism to the Central Coast.