The Oxford Companion to Wine, 5th edition (English edition) by Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding | Oxford University Press

The Oxford Companion to Wine (5th edition in English) is an absolute reference for all wine enthusiasts. Written by renowned experts, including Jancis Robinson and Julia Harding, this volume exhaustively explores every aspect of the wine world. It offers more than 4000 detailed entries covering a range of topics, from the historical past of wine to modern winemaking techniques.

This companion guides you through the nuances of terroir, soil science, geology, viticulture, and wine production methods. You will also find valuable information on regulations, technology, prominent names in wine, and iconic places that shape this universe. This new edition has been enriched with the addition of 272 new entries and the revision of all existing entries, ensuring a complete and up-to-date update.

The international approach of this edition makes it accessible to all wine lovers, whether they are novices or experts. Whether you are looking to deepen your knowledge to better appreciate wine or are a student of oenology, this book will answer all your questions. Despite its rich content, the alphabetical format and links between entries allow for easy navigation, thus facilitating the discovery of this treasure of information.

This book is also a valuable tool for settling wine debates at dinners, and its scientific rigor makes it a reliable resource for any wine-related question. Its more than 944 pages are a tribute to the complexity and richness of the wine world, offering answers to the curious from all walks of life.

Whether you are a collector, sommelier, or simply a wine lover, The Oxford Companion to Wine deserves a place of honor in your library. This volume, a true masterpiece of wine literature, invites you to explore and understand wine in all its facets.

Technical characteristics:

• Title: The Oxford Companion to Wine, 5th edition
• Author: Julia Harding MW, Jancis Robinson, Tara Q. Thomas
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 944 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Edition: 5th revised edition
• ISBN: 978-0-19-887131-6
• EAN13: 9780198871316
• Publication date: September 14, 2023
• Weight: 3208g
• Dimensions: 234 x 289 x 54 mm

'A masterpiece of vinous scholarship' The Observer

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