The Concise World Atlas of Wine

by Johnson, Hugh

• ISBN13: 9781845335007
• ISBN10: 1845335007
• Edition: Original
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-08-15
• Publisher: Octopus Pub Group

Summary

An innovative concise format 'working edition' of Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson's World Atlas of Wine, the pre-eminent and internationally acclaimed guide to the wines of the world. This brand-new concise edition of the World Atlas of Winecontains every one of the 200 maps core to the appeal of its original format. An ideal self-purchase, the Concise World Atlas of Winecombines essential information on the wines of the world, written by the world's most authoritative wine duo, with the unparalleled clarity and detail of the most up-to-date and useful maps available of wine growing areas. Benefiting throughout from the highest-quality research included in the sixth edition of Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson's World Atlas of Wine, this concise version is a must-have book for everyone involved in the world of wine and an ideal reference book for every wine enthusiast.

Author Biography

Hugh Johnson is acclaimed as the world's favorite wine writer.-á Since his first book, Wine, appeared in 1966, he has been making the subject of wine approachable to all with his witty and humorous style.-á His other books include the bestseller Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book. He is also President of The Sunday Times Wine Club.

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Jancis Robinson is internationally renowned for her witty, authoritative wine writing and her books Vines, Grapes and Wines, and Oxford Companion to Wine are among the most important in wine literature.-á-á