ISBN: 9781405352673    Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Year of publishing: 2010     Format:  Hardback No of Pages: 800        Language: English

This is a new look at a new world of wine from a new generation of wine writers. Do you like to enjoy fine wine but want some down to earth recommendations and honest information? Written by over 30 new voices in the world of wine, "The Wine Opus" offers fresh, modern insight into the world of wine. Accessible and up-to-date, this title covers 4,000 of the world's most significant wineries - from the reliable established producers to the rising stars. Discover all the important wine-producing regions of the world, including maps to locate key producers and a checklist on the regions' recent vintages. If you want to drink good wine, "The Wine Opus" gives you the names you need to know.
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Editor in Chief Jim Gordon has been reporting and writing on the wine industry for 25 years. He is the editor of Wines and Vines magazine, based in California and was formerly managing editor of Wine Spectator for 12 years. He owns and tends his own vineyard and makes wine for himself in Napa, California, where he lives with his wife and children. The Contributors: Each writer is an expert on his or her region. Rising stars and established wine critics are on top of the most up-to-date information regarding each region. Masters of Wine, winemakers, merchants, critics - each is a valuable resource.
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