It was all about the Central Coast and the many great wines and wineries that are making this region hot, hot, hot!  My first guest was Janet Penn Franks author of two books about this region; San Luis Obispo County Wineries and Santa Barbara County Wineries.

These books are a must have if you are going to visit either area, or if you just want great information, photos and recipes from the many great producers.

 

In Santa Barbara County Wineries, author and photographer Janet Penn Franks makes the tour of the county s many early and newly established wineries easy, fun, and informative. She profiles 50 of the area s premier wineries and includes six wine-tasting venues representing 26 additional wineries, providing wine tasters with clear and simple directions to the vintners and wines of their choice. Her striking color photographs illustrate these perfect destinations for wine sampling, gourmet gifts, attractive decor, and enchanting landscapes.