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 At Last, An Atlas! July 30, 2007
I was very pleased to have finally discover a book that contained maps of all the premiere growing areas, especially in Europe (in topo no less.) In the past, I had been challenged searching on-line for maps that were able to pin point certain vineyards. A true atlas in every sense of the word to the greatest grape growing areas including a 14 page gazatteer to aid in locating even the smallest village.
The first 50 pages is a well illustrated lesson of wine from vine to stemware including the history of wine, grape type and identification, soils, aging and more. The atlas section contains, in addition to maps, beautiful photos and reproductions of labels pertinent to the area being described. Individual paragraphs guide the reader through these areas with details on dominant grapes grown and the leading producers.
Better suited for the more advanced oenophile.
Joseph Broski - Dionysian Society International (NJ)
Amazing July 16, 2007
Wonderful, I recommend this book to any specializated person who could be interested in world wine. It's fabulous.
Just as good as the last editions May 17, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Just an all-around great thing to have or to gift for people who enjoy (or would like to start to enjoy) a good glass of wine.
Best Darned Wine Book May 12, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
If you can only own one wine book, this is it. Well-organized, enormously informative, accurate, rich writing and graphics. The A-Z of wines without pretension or being a ten volume tome.
A Must Have April 12, 2007
This book has always been a classic, and the newest edition is spectacular. This is a must for one's library. If you are to own just one wine book, this is it! It is so thorough, with fabulous maps, photos, labels, and info. It is so much fun to open this up along with a bottle and learn as much or as little as you care to. The time, thought, and knowledge put into this book is a inspiring, don't miss it!
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