Experiencing wine is a never ending journey. Styles of wine come and go, grape varietals fall in and out of fashion, new growing regions are discovered, exciting new wineries are created and existing establishments evolve. It’s enough to make you feel like a nomad wandering through an ever changing landscape, stumbling upon new favorites that will lead you to yet more discoveries down the road.

Exploring California’s wine country is no less a fascinating journey. Things change fast in the fickle world of California consumerism. The food and wine business is no exception. Your favorite winery or restaurant might well be supplanted by a new favorite on the next visit or it might simply be gone, replaced by the next big thing or perhaps by another undiscovered gem.

A reliable and comprehensive guide book is an essential tool for anyone planning to explore this ever-changing wine country landscape. Moon Handbooks Northern California Wine Country is just such a book. Learn more about what the book has to offer.

As well as keeping track of what’s changing in the wine country, this site offers excerpts from the second edition of the book and links to other useful information. Contact the author if you find any errors or omissions in the book, or if you have suggestions you feel will make the next edition better than ever.

Meanwhile, enjoy your journey through the world of wine and your trips to California’s spectacular wine country.