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| World Atlas of Wine | 
enlarge | Authors: Hugh Johnson, Jancis Robinson Publisher: Hamlyn Category: Book
List Price: $39.95 Buy New: $25.64 You Save: $14.31 (36%)
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Avg. Customer Rating: 19 reviews Sales Rank: 1293
Media: Hardcover Edition: 6 Rev Upd Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 320 Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.1 Dimensions (in): 11.5 x 9.2 x 1.7
ISBN: 1845333012 Dewey Decimal Number: 641.22 EAN: 9781845334147 ASIN: 1845333012
Publication Date: October 1, 2008 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Hailed by critics worldwide as “extraordinary” and “irreplaceable,” there are few volumes that have had as monumental an impact in their field as Hugh Johnson’s The World Atlas of Wine: sales have exceeded four million copies, and it is now published in thirteen languages. World-renowned authors Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson once again combine their unrivalled talents to enhance this masterpiece of wine knowledge. There are now 48 extra pages, including 17 new color illustrations, 20 new maps, and—for the first time ever—double page spreads and full-page photos in the atlas section for maximum visual impact. New World coverage has been extended for both Australia and South America; some New World regions even have their own entries for the first time, including Rutherford, Oakville, and Stag’s Leap from California; Mendoza (Argentina); Limestone Coast (Australia); Central Otago and Martinborough (New Zealand); and Constantia (South Africa). And Old World coverage has grown too, with the addition of Toro (Spain), the Peleponnese (Greece), and Georgia. It’s a truly incomparable book, and an essential addition to every wine lover’s or professional’s library.
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A Master's Secret... September 11, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am a Master of Wine Student. I have own 5 editions of this atlas during my wine career. I thought I wouldn't need to upgrade to this new edition because, well, honestly, I didn't think this book could tell me any more than I already knew. Wow, I was wrong. The details of New World regions alone is reason to buy this book. The maps are always the BEST, but now they are more informative and more realistic of the wine world at large. You can also see the maps on the [...] site, but the book is still a great reference.
World Atlas of Wine September 2, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great update to a reference work well-known among wine educators and consumers. The geographical context of the knowledge base about wine and winemaking is exceptionally well done and informative.
almost an encyclopedia August 22, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is my third copy of World Atlas. Each one has been such a substantial improvement over the previous one that its purchase was inevitable. Great maps, witty, relevant text and the usual breath-taking photographs of wine country. (did you ever notice that no body grows wine in ugly places?)
excellent June 22, 2008 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Really better than 6th edition. I hardly encourage anyone interested in wines to buy it
Atlas June 1, 2008 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This seems to be truly a complete Atlas on wine and locations for finding anything you might desire in wines.
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