The World Atlas of Wine

Completely Revised and Updated, Sixth Edition by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson “This is the best collaboration of two Brits since Lennon and McCartney.” -Ben Gilberti, Washington Post Written by the worlds most authoritative wine duo, Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson have come together once again to expand on the brilliance of this all-encompassing wine bible. Now published in 13 languages with over 4 million copies sold, The World Atlas of Wine: Completely Updated and Revised, Sixth Edition has been enhanced by 48 extra pages, including 17 new color illustrations, 20 new maps and-for the first time ever-double page spreads and full page photos in the atlas section for maximum visual impact. New World coverage has been extended for both Australia and South America; some New World regions even have their own entries for the first time, including Rutherford, Oakville, and Stags Leap from California; Mendoza (Argentina); Limestone Coast (Australia); Central Otago and Martinborough (New Zealand); and Constantia (South Africa). And Old World coverage has grown too, with the addition of Toro (Spain), the Peleponnese (Greece), and Georgia. The World Atlas of Wine is truly an incomparable book, and essential to the wine lover s and wine professionals library. About the Authors Hugh Johnson is widely regarded as the world’s foremost wine writer and one of the greatest authorities in his field. His unique approach to wine–serious and informed, yet entertaining and unpretentious–has justly earned him the admiration of wine lovers, amateur and professional alike all over the world. Hugh’s remarkable series of wine books began in 1966 with the internationally best-selling Wine. Through this and subsequent award-winning titles, including The Story of Wine and The Wine Companion, he reveals a rare talent for making a complex subject both accessible and hugely enjoyable. The first edition of The World Atlas of Wine was published in 1971; acclaimed throughout the world it has been subsequently translated into 14 languages. Sales of Hugh’s books, including his annually updated Pocket Wine and his gardening titles, The Principles of Gardening and The International Book of Trees, now exceed 14 million copies. Jancis Robinson is internationally renowned for her witty, authoritative wine writing. Her award-winning books, including Vines, Grapes & Wines (1986) and the hugely successful Oxford Companion to Wine (1994, 1999), are important landmarks in wine literature. Critically acclaimed as “our cleverest, most thoughtful wine writer” (The Observer), “awesomely intelligent” (The Guardian) and a “writer of breathtaking clarity”?