Wine Country Plus. Russian River Wine Road Tour. by Pfeiffer, James E., 1945-2006 - 2005

North of the Bridge, Novato, Ca., c2005. This two-CD self-guided round-trip historical tour begins on California route 101 just north of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge and comprises a 64.5-mile overview of the country as far as Healdsburg. The cultural history of Marin and Sonoma counties unfolds with precisely timed driving instructions which guide the listener through seven towns, three California state parks, and Luther Burbank's gardens, and include mention of 16 wineries, with their locations and brief précis of their product. This comprehensive and interesting historical tour ranges through Richardson Bay, Point Reyes, San Rafael, Santa Rosa, Geyserville, Sebastopol, Bodega, and Cotati, ending at historical Washoe House in Petaluma. Humans important in California history include Louise Boyd, the Pomo Indians, Luther Burbank, and Maria Carillo. Although these CDs are intended to be played during car travel, they can also be enjoyed with a good map and imagination. Music and sound effects add to the overall enjoyment. stock#42032x.