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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:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 1280
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
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Condition: BRAND NEW
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Note - this is the SIXTH edition! November 29, 2008
The editorial notes for this listing refer to the 5th edition, but the listing itself is actually for the new, 6th edition. I own the 5th and have gone through the 6th in some detail. It is worth buying the newer edition if you have an earlier edition. The authors have not only added a couple dozen entirely new maps, but the format itself is nicer, in my opinion, and of course, the contents have been comprehensively updated. New editions of this book are not as frequent as the annual pocket guides (co-author Hugh Johnson's is excellent - Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2009: 32nd Edition (Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book). The 5th was published in 2001, and I would not expect the 7th edition for several years.
This is a favorite wine book, and, unlike ratings-focused books, not quite so readily replaceable by software and not particularly suited for mobile devices. A wonderful use of this book is to read about a region then go buy a few representative wines, which will help enormously in fixing the reference information in your mind as well as increasing the enjoyment of the wine itself. It's also a nice companion to wine articles in Wine Spectator and other magazines to supplement the tasting and travelogue information typical in such articles.
It is a shame that there isn't a "Look Inside" for this book. If you are unfamiliar with it, the World Atlas' maps are quite wonderful. Not just plain-Jane maps, but viticultural maps, with chapters and pages of accompanying commentary to help you understand the unique characteristics of each region as it pertains to wine. It is a delightful book to leave lying around, as you can read a page or two casually - each region stands on its own, i.e., this is not a book you have to slog through cover to cover.
A Master's Secret... September 11, 2008
1 out of 2 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
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