"Robert Holmes starts his readers off on a journey through the Golden State's American Viticulture Areas. By the time their virtual north to south trip has ended, some two hundred-odd pages later, they will know where to find the best wine, the best food, and the best places to bunk while in the pursuit of it" Whenever you search for wine in California, Robert Holmes' 'A Traveller's Wine Guide to California' should be your companion. To borrow a phrase from those ads for the American Express credit card: Don't leave home without it!"

"This is a handy guide by one who clearly knows the scene. Holmes writes clearly and candidly, with enthusiasm and, when warranted, critical disdain. Above all, he steers even the novice wine seeker in the right direction. His picks are sound. The book is enhanced by Holmes's attractive photographs. It contains abundant practical information about all of the Golden State's vinous regions, directed at the tour primarily."

– Harvey Finkel, New England Wine Gazette

"... a boon to travellers and wine lovers alike... an astonishing amount of practical advice, historical and architectural information, an easy-to-read breakdown of every wine area in their chosen countries... These books are sure to inspire holiday makers to set off in new directions..."

"Each offers invaluable information... clear, colorful maps, driving times... descriptions of the regions and their wines... itineraries, and times and places for local wine festivals. ...Most important, perhaps, the guides provide names of wine producers who speak English and who welcome guests to their cellars."