Mendocino is far more than its rugged coastline. This full-color guide explores the fertile Anderson Valley, where picturesque wineries offer some of the finest wines in California, including excellent Chardonnays, Gew rztraminer, and Pinot Noirs; coastal villages where family-run fisheries yield fresh crab, cod, snapper, and salmon; and the many corners of Mendocino County where distinctive breweries, gourmet food suppliers, and locally owned farms and orchards produce everything from prime meats to succulent fruits and berries. Photographer Richard Gillette captures all the charm and beauty of this idyllic county, while author Heidi Cusick provides engaging history and practical information. For natives, visitors, and armchair travelers, Mendocino offers a delicious portrait of a magical place.

The secret is out. "Country Cooking in Mendocino" presents a collection of 206 recipes from renowned caterer Jeanette Stroh. Discover her top-secret recipes that have been tested hundreds of times, and enjoy the warmth her country cooking has given her customers, friends, and family.

Discover the nuances of California wines and increase your drinking pleasure Want to be a California wine connoisseur? This friendly guide gives you the knowledge you need to appreciate these fine wines, showing you how to taste them, select a good bottle, pair wine with food, and much more. You'll see why certain wine regions are renowned and how to further enrich your wine-drinking experience. California wine 101 — understand the range of California wines, what makes them unique, and what a varietal wine is Review the regions — explore the major wine regions of California and what makes each one special, from the soil to the climate Open the bottle — become fluent in the Big Six: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel Go beyond the basics — appreciate Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Syrah, sparkling wines, and more Round out your wine experience — pair and share wines, learn about the proper glassware and serving temperatures, and prepare for a winery visit Open the book and find: An overview of California wine today Wine recommendations for all budgets Explanations of wine label language A map of wine regions Tips for aging and collecting California wines Winery tasting etiquette The ins and outs of recent vintages Top wine country travel destinations

Passionate about Pinot Noir? The Pinot Noir Guide to Healdsburg features wineries with some of the best Pinot Noir in Sonoma Valley or, for that matter, the world! Even if you don't like Pinot Noir, you may change your mind after visiting these wineries.

There's much more to wine country than tours of wineries: parks, bed and breakfasts, hot-spring spas, ballooning, bike adventures, and historic spots are just a smattering of what is covered in "Hidden Wine Country." Illustrations & maps.