Encyclopedia of Wine: An A-Z Guide to the Wines of the World (English Edition) by Oz Clarke

The ultimate reference guide for wine lovers, Encyclopedia of Wine: An A–Z Guide to the Wines of the World by Oz Clarke is as intuitive as it is authoritative. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned connoisseur, this book offers a clear, alphabetically structured journey through the fascinating world of wine.

Unlike many traditional wine books that are organized by region, this encyclopedia takes a user-friendly alphabetical approach, making it easy to look up any grape variety, wine region, producer, or term. It's ideal for anyone looking to expand their wine knowledge or find precise information quickly.

🍇 Key Features:

• Over 1,600 detailed entries covering everything from grape varieties to wine styles, producers, tasting terms, and wine laws

• In-depth profiles of the world’s leading wine producers, including both established names and emerging stars, with suggestions on the best vintages and recommended wines

• 37 regional features exploring major wine-producing areas, their climate, terroir, winemaking techniques, and key grape types

• Detailed insights into 15 wine-producing countries, from France and Italy to Australia, Chile, and South Africa, including their classification systems, indigenous grape varieties, and local wine culture

• Practical guidance on when to drink wine, how to taste and serve wine, and food and wine pairing strategies

• A comprehensive glossary of winemaking terms and techniques

• Nearly 700 full-color illustrations, including photographs, wine labels, regional maps, and vintage charts

Whether you’re looking to identify a rare grape, understand the differences between wine styles, or plan your next wine tasting trip, this book is your perfect companion. The engaging, no-nonsense writing style of Oz Clarke, one of the world’s best-known wine experts, makes even complex topics accessible and enjoyable.

Perfectly bound in a sturdy hardcover edition, this beautifully illustrated guide also makes a great gift for wine enthusiasts, sommeliers, and students of viticulture.

📘 Product Details

• Author: Oz Clarke

• Title: Encyclopedia of Wine: An A–Z Guide to the Wines of the World

• Publisher: Websters

• Year: 1999

• Format: Hardcover

• Pages: 416

• Dimensions: 20 x 26 cm

• ISBN: 0316851574

• Language: English

• Illustrations: Nearly 700 color images