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Access California Wine Country: The Only Guide That Leads You Street by Street Into the Heart of Wine Country by: Richard Saul Wurman List Price: CDN$ 29.95 Price: CDN$ 3.54 You Save: CDN$26.41 (88%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 917.940454 EAN: 9780060530778 ISBN: 0060530774 Label: HarperCollins Canada / Reference Manufacturer: HarperCollins Canada / Reference Number Of Pages: 240 Publication Date: January 08, 2004 Publisher: HarperCollins Canada / Reference Studio: HarperCollins Canada / Reference Sales Rank: 320607 Browse for similar items by category:
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 Rating:  - Inaccurate and outdatedI got this guide after skimming it pretty extensively at a bookstore. I was impressed by the content, the nice user friendly format, and the graphics quality. When I actually tried to use the information in the guide, however, I was deeply disappointed and angered, because (1) much of the information is hugely outdated even though the guide claims to be updated - for example, a restaurant that has been closed since 2001 is still highlighted in the guide in several places - tells you how dated the "best of" opinions written by local Napa luminaries are... and (2) the author and publisher didn't bother to verify that phone numbers were accurate, so I wound up calling wrong numbers, dead numbers, numbers for business offices ... Read More: Rating: - Helpful for planning but a little outdated!This guide is very comprehensive-- great to help plan a trip to Wine Country. It gave us the scoop on activities, wineries, hotels, restaurants, etc. The maps are also good. The disappointment came when we tried to find dinner our first night in wine country. We literally went to 3 restaurants in a row that were recommended by the guide but were no longer in business. We wasted a lot of time driving around to find these places. In the end, we did find our 4th choice restaurant in town, and it was an excellent dinner. Moral of the story-- great guide, but can't hurt to call ahead! Rating: - Good guide.Just returned from a trip to Sonoma and Mendocino counties. This book was an excellent guide and I really liked the maps detailing where everything was. Of course things change and places close or move - we only had one "surprise," when we went to Hidden Cellars and learned they'd been bought by Parducci and were now in that tasting room instead. Otherwise, this book is terrific to have along. I recommend looking at websites on the internet before your trip - just type "Suffolk County wineries" (or whatever) in a search, and start studying! If a winery you want to visit is in the book, definitely read what they have to say. Just be aware that other wineries that are good (Gary Farrell) or great (the tiny but superb ... Read More: Rating:  - 2002 and so out of date!Richard needs to get back in the Wine Country and find out what is going on out here. I live in the Napa Valley, and he is reviewing restaurants, hotels, store etc...that are long gone. Nothing worse at showing up at Livefire or The Diner and no one is home. Furthermore all the missed opportunities to sample hotels such as Milliken Creek Inn in Napa or Zuzu, Julias Kitchen, the Martini House, Roux... the list is endless. Life is moving fast and relying on your 1998 visit isn't cutting it. Rating: - Good, but already datedUsed this on our honeymoon in 2001. It was a great resource, but we found that some of the restaurants listed are already out of business! :-( |
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