Award-winning photographer and author Holmes was named Travel Photographer of the Year by the Society of American Travel Writers in 1990, 1992, and 2010. He offers wine tourists a handy guide to California's well-known and lesser-known wine-producing regions. The text opens with an introduction to the winery experience, the American wine classification system, traveling and lodging in California, and general tips on what to drink, followed by sections covering the wine-producing regions--Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Mendocino County, San Francisco, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County, Southern California, Central Valley, Sierra Foothills--and a sampling of listings for brandy, sake, and artisan foods. Illustrated with maps and full-color photographs, the guide also contains a list of California/wine industry websites, wine events, grape varieties, and further reading suggestions. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)