Dimensions
232 x 278 x 12mm
The Complete Guide
Wines from the "New World" (defined as the wines of Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the USA, Canada, Chile and Argentina) have taken the world by storm. This book is the first comprehensive treatment of the subject, written by the highly respected wine expert and television presenter, Julie Arkell. She analyses exactly what it is that makes these new wines different - and so popular. She explains how the latest methods of production and viticulture affect the flavours and quality achieved. She also profiles some of the New World's most prominent wine-makers.
At the core of the book is a systematic country-by-country exploration of the wines themselves. There are detailed accounts of the many different viticultural regions, the climate and the principal grape varieties - the essential characteristics that make each wine different. There is also a brief history of winemaking in each area.
Complete with a buyer's selection of the best New World wines and fully illustrated with stunning photography and colour maps, this book is an invaluable reference to today's most exciting wines.
