Fundamental to the understanding of wine is a sense of place. Knowing which country, which region and which vineyard a wine is from adds enormously to the pleasure of drinking it. This atlas shows where, why and how vines are grown and wines produced around the world, mapping the major wine countries and putting the wine areas in a regional and global context. It continues with thematic maps that highlight factors of soil, climate, economics and society that determine patterns of wine production and consumption.
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The unique feature of this well-written atlas by the wine correspondent for London's Daily Telegraph is the addition of panoramic maps: "detailed artists' renderings of the world's great vineyard areas," as Clarke himself explains. From an aerial perspective, regions worldwide are sketched in topographically to provide a sense of the light and shadow so essential to grape production. In the first 23 pages, Clarke demonstrates that winemaking?a product of human engineering?has evolved over the centuries far beyond the limitations of environment and that the major players continue to shift with technological advances. He discusses the agricultural conditions and production techniques of the various wine-producing locales (France, Italy, Germany, Portugal, the United States, and Australia, as well as less-known regions as Chile and Austria) while still including witty tips on their finest bottles. A drinking geographer's dream; highly recommended.?Wendy Miller, Lexington P.L., Ky.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Clarke's comprehensive atlas covers the world of wines, including celebrated European wine-making regions, picturesque Chilean vineyards, and little-known areas of Asia where grapes with astounding designations such as "cow's nipple" and "cock's heart" may be found. An introductory section surveys the intricacies of wine production, with the bulk of the book then devoted to maps delineating those areas with great concentrations of vineyards. Clarke's accompanying commentary is filled with facts and figures but remains consistently lively, infused with fervent, highly personal observations and vivid descriptions of soil conditions, geographic terrain, and characteristics distinguishing the various wines. Color illustrations will accompany nearly 300 maps in this informative resource. Alice Joyce
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Superb companion for the worldly wine drinker,
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This review is from: Oz Clarke's Wine Atlas: Wines & Wine Regions of the World (Hardcover)
This book is both informative and beautifully presented. The descriptions of the wine growing regions, grape types and regional specialties makes looking up the bottle you have just opened a treat, and the illustrations of the hills and valleys producing the best wines in the world makes you want to travel there to taste the wine at the source. Thoroughly recommened.
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This review is from: Oz Clarke's Wine Atlas: Wines & Wine Regions of the World (Hardcover)
Great maps, great info, but not up to date with today's wine market. Many AOCs and DOCs that have started to produce great wine in the last 10 years aren't given their due. Go for the updated (2002) version.
If you are just looking for maps though, then the price on this book (esp. used copies) can't be beat...
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