Part I: The Big Picture of California Wine.

Chapter 1: Introducing California Wines.

Chapter 2: What’s in the Bottle.

Chapter 3: Decoding the Label.

Chapter 4: California’s Major Wine Regions.

Part II: The Headliners.

Chapter 5: Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

Chapter 6: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Their Blends.

Chapter 7: Pinot Noir.

Chapter 8: Zinfandel.

Part III: More Reds, Whites, Pinks, and Bubblies.

Chapter 9: Pinot Grigio, Rhône-Style Whites, and Other California Whites.

Chapter 10: Syrah, Petite Sirah, Other.

Varietal Reds, and Red Blends.

Chapter 11: Bubbly, Rosé, and Dessert Wines.

Part IV: Enjoying California Wines.

Chapter 12: Pairing and Sharing California Wines.

Chapter 13: Making a Winery Pilgrimage.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 14: Answers to Ten Common Questions about California Wine.

Chapter 15: Ten Top Travel Destinations and Attractions.

Index.