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The World Atlas of Wine, 6th Edition Hugh Johnson

The World Atlas of Wine, 6th Edition By Hugh Johnson

The World Atlas of Wine, 6th Edition by Hugh Johnson


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Summary

Reflects the changes in the world of wine. With illustrations and photographs throughout, this book is aimed at wine enthusiasts.

The World Atlas of Wine, 6th Edition Summary

The World Atlas of Wine, 6th Edition by Hugh Johnson

Written by the world's most authoritative wine duo, the unparalleled clarity and detail of the maps remain core to the Atlas. Each of the 200 maps has been thoroughly researched and updated. Reflecting the happenings over the last six years in the world of wine, the pages devoted to the New World show a lot of changes. New additions include: California (Rutherford, Oakville, Stag's Leap),Australia (Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Limestone Coast), New Zealand (Central Otago, Martinborough), South Africa (Constantia). The South American section receives a complete revamp. In Europe the dynamism of the new Old World is in evidence, with Sicily, the Douro, Greece and Germany all receiving extra pages. In Spain, Toro makes an appearance and Austria's hotspots, Wachau & Kremstel, fall under the spotlight. With new illustrations and photographs throughout, this is the must-have book and reference work for all wine enthusiasts.

The World Atlas of Wine, 6th Edition Reviews

Praise for the 5th edition
"Wine Book of the Millennium" Decanter
"This is the best collaboration of two Brits since Lennon and McCartney" -Ben Giliberti, Washington Post
"Consistently glittering" Times Literary Supplement

About Hugh Johnson

Hugh Johnson is acclaimed as the worlds favourite wine writer. Since his first book, Wine, appeared in 1966, he has been making the subject of wine approachable to all with his witty and humorous style. His other books include the bestseller Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book. He is also President of The Sunday Times Wine Club.Jancis Robinson MW is internationally renowned for her witty, authoritative wine writing and her books Vines, Grapes and Wines, and Oxford Companion to Wine are among the most important in wine literature. She is acclaimed as awesomely intelligent (The Guardian) and a writer of breathtaking clarity (The Spectator). She lectures, makes regular television appearances, is the Financial Times wine correspondent and writes for several magazines.

Table of Contents

Foreward Introduction The World of Wine History Growing Wine Making Wine Enjoying Wine France Italy Spain Portugal Germany England & Wales Switzerland Austria Hungary Czech Republic & Slovakia Slovenia Croatia and the Balkans Bulgaria Romania Former Soviet Republics Greece Eastern Med North Africa North America South America Australia New Zealand South Africa Asia Glossary Index Gazetteer

Additional information

GOR001295724
9781845333010
1845333012
The World Atlas of Wine, 6th Edition by Hugh Johnson
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Octopus Publishing Group
2007-01-01
400
Winner of IACP Crystal Whisk Award (Wine/Beer/Spirits) 2008
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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