I collect Italian wine and at first glance thought this book would be perfect to plan a trip to the Italian wine regions. Then I tried to find the top 20 Italian wineries - not one is listed. Nonetheless, all the reviews were just glowing - all the wines were great, all the hotels were perfect, etc., etc. Then I read the statement (I paraphrase): "All members of the National Association for Wine Tourism as of XX date are listed in this book." Hey, that's advertisement - no one should be tricked into paying money for that. If I'm buying a book, I want - and expect! - the views of an independent writer.