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Name: Bordeaux: The Wines, The Vineyards, The Winemakers: Clarke, Oz: 9781402797064: Books
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Oz Clarke

Bordeaux: The Wines, The Vineyards, The Winemakers Hardcover – June 5, 2012

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“There is no better introduction to the world's most dazzling wine region.” --DecanterWritten by one of the world's most respected and knowledgeable wine experts, this is the finest one-volume, full-color introduction to Bordeaux. Oz Clarke has created a refreshingly witty and readable guide to France's famous wine region, filled with evocative descriptions, engaging personal anecdotes, stunning images, and practical information. He turns his spotlight on the most notable Bordeaux wine areas (including St-Emilion, Pomerol, Margaux, and Pauillac), examines the state of French winemaking, suggests best buys, and recommends hundreds of affordable, modern chateaux where one can enjoy a glass. This is Oz Clarke at his witty, incisive best.

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Union Square & Co.
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June 5, 2012
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8 x 1.25 x 10.5 inches
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1402797060
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"I admire the energy which comes from every page, the enormous feeling of discovery which Clarke always generates, and which makes him such a fine advocate for wine."--Wine magazine"Clarke's style provides an easy read: Sharp without being sarcastic, witty without being flippant, he communicates well with novice and knowledgeable wine enthusiasts alike."--Wine Enthusiast

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Renowned for his phenomenal palate, accurate predictions, and enthusiasm, Oz Clarke is Britain's best-known wine writer and the author of a collection of bestselling wine books. He has won all the top wine-writing prizes, both in the UK and the US, including the Lanson Special Millennium Award for his outstanding contribution to wine communication and education and the prestigious International Wine and Spirit drinks Communicator of the Year Award.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Union Square & Co.; 1st edition thus (June 5, 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1402797060
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1402797064
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.91 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 1.25 x 10.5 inches

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Joe the Critic

Beautifully written and produced -- new definitive volume on Bordeaux

Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2012

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I had previously enjoyed Robert Parker's Bordeaux opus, but it is sorely in need of an update, so I decided to give Oz Clarke's new book (published in 2012) a try. I'm impressed. His writing is eloquent, entertaining, and informative, and the book is a welcome companion to the recent great vintages that are just now reaching consumers.

There are a few key differences between Clarke's approach and Parker's. Clarke focuses on the region first, specific chateaux second, and specific vintages hardly at all. If you don't yet understand the difference between the Medoc, Graves, and St. Emilion, you will after reading this volume. In addition, Clarke's book is beautifully printed and illustrated in color, with detailed maps and high quality photos. Another difference is that Clarke doesn't believe in numerical scores and barely touches on specific vintages. As for which chateaux to seek out, he focuses mainly on the "affordable" (not cheap) end of the market -- wines priced between $15 and $100 -- rather than the classified growths. The only thing missing is more detail about which vintages of specific wines to seek out or avoid. It seems he may have pulled his punches to avoid alienating the Bordeaux establishment.

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jsa

very good supplement to other books on Bordeaux

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2009

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This is a very enjoyable book to leaf through, filled with a variety of photographs along with many interesting sidebars and lists of wines to sample; however, because the focus is on Clarke's love affair with the Bordeaux region and its wines, and because much of the text assumes knowledge of complex subject matter that many readers will not have, it's not necessarily a good primer for those who are just beginning to make their way through the maze of Bordeaux wines. Look to Stephen Brook's "The Complete Bordeaux" for that.

A couple of other caveats: Clarke could have used a better editor as many sentences ramble on to the point of incomprehension. And while the book is filled with gorgeous photographs, I would like to have seen fewer photos in which the author appears. Do we really need to see Oz Clarke getting a facial in a Bordeaux spa?

Despite these quibbles, "Oz Clarke's Bordeaux" is a fascinatingly eclectic book that any Bordeaux enthusiast would do well to have on their shelf. I bought a copy through an Amazon reseller for a few dollars - a steal at that price.

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Renato Baserga

A sumptuous book

Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2014

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A sumptuous book. Lavishly illustrated, when I first received it, I was slightly turned off, I thought I had bought a coffee table book. But is is not . It is instead well written and examines the Bordeaux wines exhaustively, from the famous grand crus to the promising new arrivals. The author admits he grew up (like we all did) admiring the Medoc and Haut -Medoc wines, but admits it was a mistake and t hat the best wines from the Right Bank are just as enjoyable as the most severe from the Left Bank. But whatever... whether it is Chateau Margaux or Chateau Petrus, they are all treated in detail. If he wants to decrease the price of the book, some of the pictures (not the maps) are excessive, but I enjoyed the book as it is.. I recommend it very highly, like the Frankel's book I reviewed previously..

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Jackie Jade

Well indexed and Quick References

Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2012

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I purchased this a a gift to accompany a bottle of wine (purchased in Bordeaux) that we gave as a Christmas gift. The book included the Château the wine came from. I reading through the book I found it easy to locate items as you would any reference book along with parts organized as a non reference book. It is not very thick and not overwhelming for someone just learning about Bordeaux wine or someone more experienced that wants a quick compact reference on just Bordeaux wine.

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Maxine Borcherding

One of the best of the top tier writers about wine today

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2015

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Of all the top tier writers about wine today, Oz Carke is to my mind one of the best. His writing is conversational and approachable (unlike so many others) and his knowledge of the subject is superb. If you love the wines of Bordeaux or are planning on traveling to the area, get this book!

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Brunick

Superb. Very clear description of the Bordeaux wine region ...

Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2017

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Superb. Very clear description of the Bordeaux wine region. I know because I was in Bordeaux for two days of wine tours about a month after I bought this book. I will definitely buy future editions of this book.

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M. William Feder

Another winner from Oz Clarke.

Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2015

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An excellent overall book that complements other notable works on this region. Good up-to-date information, with well selected illustrations.

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Denise Hoffman

Complete

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2013

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What a great book for Bordeaux wine lovers or people that want to learn more about this region. It is very detailed and provides a lot of useful information about the various wines in the area. Especially when you are looking at whether to buy/keep certain wines. Oz Clarke knows his stuff and writes really well!!

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Norm52

Bordeaux Text 101

Reviewed in Canada on December 4, 2013

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Students of Bordeaux must use this as your text. Ozzie has spent much of his live drinking all these Grand Vin, his opinion is much valued.

Edward G

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on July 2, 2015

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A very good resource for my wine studies.

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