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Riedel O Crystal Collection

For the uninhibited wine connoisseur looking for an edge, the O collection offers an innovative twist: stem-less tumblers. The tumblers live up to the name O by presenting rounded, compelling shapes that fit sensuously into the hand.

Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 12/01/2009)

Riedel Wine Series Crystal Collection

Expressly designed to enhance the enjoyment of tasting fine wines, each distinct glass in the Wine Series collection is designated for particular varietals.

Amazon Price: $36.99 (as of 12/01/2009)

Cooper Cooler Rapid Beverage Chiller, Brushed-Silver

Guests arriving unexpectedly? Chill a bottle of wine in just minutes with this rapid cooler. All that's required is a tray or two of ice cubes, some water, and a push of a button. Chills from room temperature to 43 degree F in just one minute; the extra-chill setting takes it right down to 34 degrees F.

Amazon Price: $69.98 (as of 12/01/2009)

San Francisco & Wine Country [VHS]

This handy video features San Francisco and the surrounding wine country. Well done, and very helpful. It Will make you want to visit if you haven't yet!

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18 Bottle Wine Fridge- Black

Sleek 6 Bottle Thermoelectric Vertical Wine Cooler- Black Cabinet W/Black Door. Features: Ultra Quiet Thermal Electric Cooling; Double Pane Insulated Glass Door with silver trim; Recessed Handle; Adjustable Thermostat Control and 3 Wire Storage Racks. Perfect for keeping your wine at that perfect temperature!

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California's Central Coast: The Ultimate Winery Guide: From Santa Barbara to Paso Robles

by: Mira Advani Honeycutt

Nearly two million people visit Central Coast wineries each year, drawn to the breathtaking scenery and stellar wines of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Due in part to the success of the Oscar-winning movie Sideways, the region has experienced a surge in popularity yet maintains its warm hospitality and low-key atmosphere. This entirely new installment in our popular series is the first illustrated book of its kind on this region. Stunning color photography makes the guide as evocative for armchair travelers as it is functional for those getting ready to hit the tasting rooms.

Amazon Price: $17.21 (as of 12/01/2009)

Compass American Guides: California Wine Country, 5th Edition

by: Fodor's, John Doerper

Fodor's. For Choice Travel Experiences.

The guide that has it all-spectacular photography, evocative prose, insider tips, and detailed color maps to help you make the most of your trip. Written by longtime local residents, Compass American Guides California Wine Country, 5th Edition provides in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of one of America's most spectacular destinations! Follow your Compass to "get" there.

%u2022Discover the state's top wine regions: renowned Napa, welcoming Sonoma, and the up-and-coming Central Coast. Sip your way through the tasting rooms both on and off the beaten path. Star ratings highlight our favorite spots.

%u2022Day-long driving itineraries steer you through the best of each region. A wine-tasting how-to helps you sip like a pro, and timing tips reveal the best strategies for visiting the wineries.

%u2022Follow our lead for indulging. Splurge on a memorable meal---or choose from our recommended picnic spots. Find an intimate inn or a luxe resort. Browse through tempting shops in Healdsburg or slip into one of Sonoma's decadent spas.

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Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 12/01/2009)

Backroads of the California Wine Country: Your Guide to the Wine Country's Most Scenic Backroad Adventures (Backroads of ...)

by: Karen Misuraca

Wine Grapes have been cultivated in California's verdant valleys since the days of the Spanish missions in the eighteenth century. Since the 1970s, the California wine country has been among the world's premier wine-growing regions, and California wines hold their own against the best of Europe and elsewhere. Beyond the well-known vintners of the Sonoma and Napa valleys, the Golden State is home to quality wine producers from Mendocino to Santa Barbara. The temperate climate and lush landscapes that make this state an ideal locale for wine production also offer spectacular scenery for leisurely drives and backroads adventures. A tour through the wine country is a tour through the history of California, a journey back to the Old West, a wilderness adventure, an encounter with American literary icons, and much more. The mystique and history of California's wine regions are captured in full glory in Backroads of the California Wine Country. From the misty northern appellations of Mendocino County to the hot, dry flatlands of Paso Robles, in the wilds of the Santa Cruz Mountains and along the placid Russian River, writer Karen Misuraca and photographer Gary Crabbe lead you on an informative and colorful tour of the most spectacular landscapes of California, offering myriad excursions for wine-lovers and weekend adventurers alike.

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Moon Northern California Wine Country (Moon Handbooks)

by: Philip Goldsmith

San Francisco resident Philip Goldsmith knows the best way to experience Northern California's wine country, from buying fresh produce at Rutherford Gardens to getting swirling and sniffing lessons at Goosecross Cellars to enjoying a hot-air balloon ride over southern Sonoma. Goldsmith provides great trip ideas such as One Week in Wine Country, A Romantic Weekend, and Outdoor Highlights. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Northern California Wine Country has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area, and city-centered maps. Complete with information on scheduling an appointment at the Lincoln Avenue Spa for a relaxing mud bath for two, biking through Deer Creek Valley, and sampling cabernets throughout the county, Moon Northern California Wine Country gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon guidebooks are the cure for the common trip.

Amazon Price: $14.96 (as of 12/01/2009)

The California Directory of Fine Wineries

by: Marty Olmstead

THE CALIFORNIA DIRECTORY OF FINE WINERIES provides a breathtaking photographic tour through the wine country's vineyards and winding roads, from Napa Valley's world-famous cellars through Sonoma's rolling pastures to Mendocino's rustic and charming tasting rooms. An easy-to-follow visitor's guide that profiles more than 60 destination wineries and provides driving directions for more than 100 others, the third edition offers updated and revised information that no wine country navigator can do without.

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