Napa Valley: The Smart Traveller's Wine Guide - by Maria Hunt (Paperback)

About the Book

"... covers the history of this beautiful Californian wine region and its visionary founders, its unique geography and the wonderful variety of wines Napa produces. From Spring Mountain to St Helena, Carneros to Coombsville, it list where to stay and where to eat, which wineries to visit, wine routes to drive and cycle, the best downtown tasting rooms - and how to get to the places most tourists never see."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

The Smart Traveller's Wine Guide is a new series of elegant companions for the wine-interested traveler, giving them all the information they need to explore each classic wine region for maximum enjoyment.

The Smart Traveller's Wine Guide Napa is the perfect companion for the wine lover and the wine-curious. The book covers the history of this beautiful Californian wine region and its visionary founders, its unique geography and the wonderful variety of wines Napa produces. From Spring Mountain to St Helena, Carneros to Coombsville, it list where to stay and where to eat, which wineries to visit, wine routes to drive and cycle, the best downtown tasting rooms - and how to get to the places most tourists never see.

Review Quotes

"...highlights Napa Valley wine routes, tours, and tastings. It features comprehensive maps, along with regional history and geography highlights, showcasing our world-class destination - from Spring Mountain to St. Helena, and Carneros to Coombsville."-- "Wine Business"

About the Author

Maria Hunt is a freelance journalist specializing in cultural stories around wine, food, design, and wellness, and has written for Esquire, Dwell, Architectural Digest, The New York Times, Wine Enthusiast, and Christian Science Monitor. She's the author of The Bubbly Bar: Champagne + Sparkling Wine Cocktails for Every Occasion (Clarkson Potter, 2009).