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A Taste of California
by Artist Not Provided
Product Group: DVD
Studio: Questar
ISBN: B000LAZE2I
UPC: 033937036910
Binding/Media: DVD
Running Time: 420 minutes
Release Date: 2007-01-23
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
SKU: XX080924006UNB
Condition: Like New
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Editorial Reviews
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Description
Hosted by Simon Kane, this sumptuous six-disc set takes a culinary and cultural tour of California's wine regions. From Napa Valley in the north to Temecula in the south, this award-winning series samples the very best the Golden State has to offer in good wine, good food, and good times. You'll meet award-winning winemakers, celebrated chefs, and distinguished hoteliers, and you'll experience magnificent views of some of the most glorious scenery on the planet. It's a Taste you'll savor again and again.
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Customer Reviews
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Enjoyable For the California Travel Enthusiast
Rating  (5)
Date: 2009-04-19
Mind you, I lived in California for nearly 10 years, and have traveled there a number of times in the past 30 years, but I never get tired of it, and I'm always on the lookout for new places to visit...and this video series gives plenty of ideas of places to see.
This video series was originally shown on British television. I've only watched a few of the DVDs of this set as my local library carries them, but I've enjoyed them very much and want to see all of the DVDs at some point. Sure, as someone else pointed out there are some specific businesses listed, but so what? It's not really done as an 'advertising' way but as a human interest story. Because of the various interviews, I have been inspired to actually learn more about not just the various destination, but even wines, foods and movies mention. I watched the 2005 movie "Sideways" because of the mention on the episode for Santa Barbara.
Anyway, I liked the overall videography and I think Simon Kane does a great job as the presenter in this series. I love watching any video about California and tourism and this one is very fun to watch in order to plan upcoming trips...or just to daydream of visiting the Golden State :)
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Infomercial for selected California businesses
Rating  (2)
Date: 2008-02-25
I found the first disc in this series so disappointing, I will not be watching the rest. I wanted good information about the Napa Wine Region - the inside scoop on remarkable wineries and interesting museums. The Napa disc was instead packed with one glowing B&B review after another. If you want a sneak peek at selected bed and breakfasts in the Napa Valley, rent it. If you have a hotel and are looking for concrete information on vacation activities, look elsewhere.
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