Hardback
Details condition: new format: hardback isbn: 9781845336899 publisher: mitchell beazley age range: adult general readership overview the world atlas of wine, 7th edition is the definitive hardback reference for anyone serious about wine. Written by the world's most respected wine-writing duo, hugh johnson and jancis robinson, this landmark volume combines authoritative text, detailed cartography and striking photography to map every major wine region on earth. First published in 1971 and now in its seventh edition, it remains the benchmark reference trusted by sommeliers, students and enthusiasts alike, blending scholarship with genuine reading pleasure. About the book this seventh edition brings the atlas fully up to date, reflecting the fast-changing world of wine. Updated maps, new info-graphics and fresh photography sit alongside comprehensively revised regional profiles covering the latest developments in climate, technique, fashion and regulation over the preceding six years. Dynamic emerging regions such as coastal croatia, kakheti in georgia, canterbury in new zealand, south africa's swartland, northern virginia in the united states and ningxia in china are covered in detail for the first time, alongside a revamped australian map highlighting the rise of cool-climate viticulture. Beyond the regional atlas, the book also covers the ancient world and middle ages, the evolution of modern wine, grape varieties, and the science of wine and weather, plus pract...