Wine Grapes | Jancis Robinson

An indispensable book for every wine lover, written by some of the world's greatest experts. This book answers questions about where wine grapes come from, how they are related to each other, the historical background of each grape variety, where they are grown, the types of wines they produce, and most importantly, what they taste like. Using cutting-edge DNA analysis and detailing almost 1,400 distinct grape varieties, as well as correcting numerous synonyms, this beautifully illustrated book includes grape family trees and illustrations from Viala and Vermorel's seminal ampelography. Combining Jancis Robinson's global perspective and expertise in wine, Julia Harding's attention to detail, and Dr. Vouillamoz's scholarly contributions, "Wine Grapes" offers essential and original information with greater depth and breadth than ever before. This book is a must-read for wine students, experts, and enthusiasts worldwide.