Synopses & Reviews
Shh . . .
One of Americas leading travel savants has
some sizzling secrets to share. Wine, dine, and live it up like the locals do! Travel Temptations / SIP California is an exclusive information source like no other for the Golden States top vineyards, tasting rooms, related epicurean haunts, and other attractions. From legendary Napa to Sonoma and six other regions, Lena Katz and more than fifty expert sourcesincluding winemakers, chefs, and sommeliersgive up the inside dish.
This book gives you the kind of information only (lots of) money or celebrity can buy. Katzs expert sources share their best insider knowledge with youtips on getting the most out of the best venues and activities, highlighting the must-sees, and finding the spectacular splurges. Napa Sonoma Mendocino Livermore, Lodi, and the Sierra FoothillsMonterey Paso Robles Santa Barbara Temecula
Synopsis
Wine, dine, and live it up like the locals docovering notable vineyards, tasting rooms, epicurean haunts and attractions within eight California wine regions. Winemakers, chefs, sommeliers and historians give up the inside dish.
Synopsis
Delicious destinations. Expert sources. Sexy venues--Pick your temptation and pack your bags!
About the Author
Lena Katz is the California, Hawaii, and Mexico travel blogger for Orbitz; creator of the Playboy Scout; and founding editor of LAX Magazine, the in-terminal publication of Los Angeles International Airport. She has been quoted as a travel expert by the Wall Street Journal and Entertainment Tonight, and regularly contributes to Brides, MSNBC, AOL, and the Los Angeles Times. She lives in Hermosa Beach, California.
Table of Contents
REGION 1: Sonoma
Overview + Intro
Logistics Airport info, weather, population
Food/Wine 101
--Views (3)
Gloria Ferrer
Nick Frey, Sonoma Wine Grape Commission
Mark Caldwell, Exec Chef at J Winerys Bubble Lounge (food & wine pairings)
--Picks
Homegrown, Old School, Funky
--Views (3)
--Chris Benziger
--Gina Gallo
--Picks
As Seen on TV
--Views (3)
Kate MacMurray MacMurray Ranch
Christopher Sawyer -- Film Sommelier” SF sommelier and wine critic
--Picks
RESOURCES calendars, community sites, trusted tour companies
MAP
REGION 2: Napa
Overview & Intro
Logistics
Snuggle & Canoodle
--Views (3)
Connie, GM, Milliken Creek
Sam Baxter, Winemaker/GM Terra Valentine
Liza Graves of Beautiful Places
--Picks
Legendary Napa
--Views (3)
Garry McGuire, CEO COPIA
Thomas Keller French Laundry
Violet Grgich, Grgich
--Picks
Cab Hunters
--Views (3)
David Rasmussen Eclectic Tours
Kevin Toomajian Wine Educator COPIA
--Picks
RESOURCES calendars, community sites, trusted tour companies
MAP
REGION 3: Mendocino
Overview + Intro
Logistics Airport info, weather, population
Down in the (Anderson) Valley
--Views (3)
board member Anderson Valley Winegrowers
--Picks
Find the Lost Coast
--Views (3)
Scott Schneider, Exec Director of Mendo Count Lodging Association
Jeff Stanford, Owner Stanford Inn & Ravens Restaurant
Richard Strom Head of Mendocino County Promotional Alliance
--Picks
RESOURCES calendars, community sites, trusted tour companies
MAP
REGION 4: Monterey
Overview & Intro
Logistics
Getting Past Wrath
--Views
Rhonda Motil, Executive Director Monterey County Vintners & Growers
--Picks
Chi Chi & Pricey
--Views
Charyn Pfeuffer travel columnist SF Chron, Sunset. Carmel resident
Michel Richard, Citronelle
--Picks
RESOURCES calendars, community sites, trusted tour companies
MAP
REGION 5: Paso Robles
Overview & Intro
Logistics
Wild West Wine Tasting
--Views
--Picks
American Rhone Redux
--Views
Stacie Jacob director. Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance
Caitlin Stansbury, Sommelier Bastide, the Lodge. Owner Wineocology
--Picks
RESOURCES calendars, community sites, trusted tour companies
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REGION 6: Santa Barbara/Santa Ynez
Overview & Intro
Logistics
Photo Ops & Famous Names
--Views
Women & Wine founder
--Picks
The Tipsy Pedestrian
--Views
David Yates, organizer of SB Urban Wine Trail. Works at Jafford
805-962-7003
--Picks
Spurs & Syrah
--Views
David Hopkins, Winemaker Bridlewood
Rod, owner The Victorian (brand-new luxury inn)
--Picks
RESOURCES calendars, community sites, trusted tour companies
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REGION 7: Central Valley
Overview & Intro
Logistics
Edible, Potable, Pickable
--Views
--Picks
Sactos Backyard Vine Surprise (Auburn Grass Valley)
--Views
--Picks
RESOURCES calendars, community sites, trusted tour companies
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REGION 8: Temecula
Overview & Intro
Logistics
De-Geekified & Kicked Back
--Views
Todd Boorman winemaker La Cresta, manages vineyards
--Picks
Wine and _____ (Pick Your Pleasure)
--Views
Jennifer Wilson Wilson Creek Winery. Organizer Wilson Jazz Series
John Kelliher proprietor of Grape Line
--Picks
RESOURCES calendars, community sites, trusted tour companies
MAP