WINES OF THE WORLD

This title is nominated for the Best Wine Book at the World Food Media Awards 2005. In this pocket-sized guide, international wine experts bring the wine cellar of the world to your home. It includes information on various ranges from Alsace to Western Australia, from the Valle d'Aosta to Stellenbosch, and looks at each of the 35 major winegrowing regions. It follows the story of wine, from ancient to modern times and explains the process of making it today. It describes flavours and characteristics of grape varieties and styles; and includes special features on the great vineyards, producers and wines of each region. It presents six stimulating regional tours including Burgandy, Tuscany and the Napa Valley. It provides information on local foods, wines, festivals and places of interest for enthusiasts to visit.