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| World Atlas of Wine | 
 enlarge | Authors: Hugh Johnson, Jancis Robinson
Publisher: Hamlyn
Category: Book
List Price: $39.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 5058
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 6 Rev Upd
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.9
Dimensions (in): 11.7 x 9.4 x 1.8
ISBN: 1845333012
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.22
EAN: 9781845334147
ASIN: 1845333012
Publication Date: October 1, 2007
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| Customer Reviews:
 Amazing atlas of wine January 12, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I absolutely love this book. However, the reason why I gave it only 4 stars is because this is the second time I've ordered it and it came without the CD. Otherwise, I find it fulfills all of my expectations. I often browse through it with my husband while opening a new bottle at the dinner table. This allows us to peak through sections of the book as desired. Most books this size make great coffee table props, which people don't even read. This one is meant to be read. Great text, great pictures, well organized!
Great gift! January 10, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Gave this as a gift to a developing oenophile. The book is beautiful, easy to read and understand, and filled with useful information. It makes a terrific gift.
Great refernce! January 1, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is an excellent work that should be part of every library. If you like this style of writing, I'd also recommend Natalie MacLean's Red, White, and Drunk All Over: A Wine-Soaked Journey from Grape to Glass. It's not a reference work, but is laugh-out-loud funny and makes an excellent companion to this book. Both Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson have recommended Natalie's book highly. She also publishes a free newsletter at www.nataliemaclean.com.
rcarney December 7, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is the book for those who wantthe in depth look at the world of wine. The maps and vineyard details along with the analysis of the various wines is extremely helpful.
The Finest Book of Wine Region Maps Yet! November 24, 2007
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
Basically this is an indespensible text for anyone in the wine industry of wishing to expand their technical wine prowess. I am a Master of Wine student and this is one of the three cornerstones of my library including the Oxford Companion to Wine and the Sotheby's Wine Encylclopedia. The maps are a bit much for beginners but that is what the colorful Sotheby's maps are for. These maps highlight elevation and exposure as well as vineyard land and forested land, all are important aspects for advanced wine studies.
This edition expands upon the notable regions, including a massive increase in the US and Australian sections, Hugh Johnson giving a nod to the increasing popularity and success of these countries.
This should be one of the first three books purchased for any wine enthusiast.
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