Wine Atlas of California

An exploration of California's nine main wine regions, detailing the main wine styles and the winemaking history of each area. The book features the most outstanding wineries and winemakers, and explains the range of wine available and the strengths of individual varieties and varietal blends.

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This guide is an exploration of California's nine main wine regions, detailing the main wine styles and the winemaking history of each area. The book features the most outstanding wineries and winemakers, and explains the range of wine available and the strengths of individual varieties and varietal blends in particular areas. Each region is accompanied by detailed maps locating each winery. For the wine buff anxious to discover new wines, the armchair traveller and the weekend holidaymaker, the book also includes information on winemaking and best vintages. The illustrations include 140 wine labels. James Halliday is the author of "Wine Atlas of Australia and New Zealand" and the "Pocket Wine Guide".