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Oz Clarke Wine Atlas By Oz Clarke

Oz Clarke Wine Atlas by Oz Clarke


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Revised and updated for 2008, the 'Oz Clarke Wine Atlas' takes the reader on a 'grand tour' of the great wine regions of the world.Fundamental to the understanding of wine is a sense of place. Knowing which country, which region, which hillside and which vineyard a wine comes from adds enormously to the pleasure of drinking it.

Oz Clarke Wine Atlas Summary

Oz Clarke Wine Atlas: Wines and Wine Regions of the World by Oz Clarke

Revised and updated for 2008, the 'Oz Clarke Wine Atlas' takes the reader on a 'grand tour' of the great wine regions of the world.Fundamental to the understanding of wine is a sense of place. Knowing which country, which region, which hillside and which vineyard a wine comes from adds enormously to the pleasure of drinking it.

The Oz Clarke Wine Atlas takes the reader on a 'grand tour' of the great wine regions of the world. With more than 75 hand-painted panoramic maps accompanied by opinionated prose, this atlas illustrates and explains the vital connections between the landcape and the wine. Fundamental to the understanding of wine is a sense of place. Knowing which country, which region, which hillside and which vineyard a wine comes from adds enormously to the pleasure of drinking it.

'There's no livelier, more knowledgeable wine writer than Oz Clarke. His opinionated prose resounds through every chapter.' The Washington Post

'best of all, Mr Clarke's sharp-edged, spicy commentary makes this atlas a joy to read, not just a useful reference too.' Wall Street Journal Europe

'Clarke spins word pictures on what makes wine what it is with authority, color and clarity. To read his explanation of what makes each region special is to find yourself smelling the air and feeling the rocks under your feet. It's the next best thing to being there.' Wine Spectator

'Clarke is one of the most out-spoken and entertaining wine writers. His prose is sharp-edged, informative, wonderfully readable and, best of all, completely unpretentious.' Anthony Dias Blue, Mercury News

About Oz Clarke

Oz Clarke is one of the world's leading wine experts, known for his phenomenal palate, irreverent style, accurate predictions, and enthusiasm for life in general and wine in particular. He is the author of many award-winning books on wine, including most recently, Wine A-Z, The History of Wine in 100 Bottles, Pocket Wine A to Z (now in its 23rd edition), Grapes & Wines: A Comprehensive Guide to Varieties and Flavours (co-authored with Margaret Rand), Bordeaux: The Wines, The Vineyards, The Winemakers, the Wine Atlas and Let Me Tell You About Wine: A Beginner's Guide to Understanding and Enjoying Wine.

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GOR003834026
9781862057821
1862057826
Oz Clarke Wine Atlas: Wines and Wine Regions of the World by Oz Clarke
Used - Very Good
Hardback
HarperCollins Publishers
20071108
336
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