Hugh Johnson

Hugh Johnson's Pocket Encyclopedia of Wine

This is Johnson's latest book.  It normally cost $13.95 but you can purchase it for $9.77 and save 30%.  Since it is revised and updated for the new millennium, Hugh Johnson's Pocket Encyclopedia of Wine 2000 this book becomes the essential  pocket reference for every wine enthusiast. This 23d edition gives expert help in choosing a wine for every occasion and every budget.

With current information on more than 6,000 wines, growers, and regions worldwide, the Pocket Encyclopedia is packed with advice to assist you in wine selection, whether in stores or restaurants, for cellaring, or for special events. Extensive coverage -- from reemerging European growing regions to the newest additions in the United States -- will introduce even the experienced oenophile to little-known finds, while detailed entries clarify information for the novice.

Johnson names the top-valued wines from every country and highlights those to drink in 2000, with predictions for wines to watch for in the future. Also included are regional maps, label guides, and vintage charts, along with fascinating entries on the history, production, and appreciation of wine. Hugh Johnson's Pocket Encyclopedia of Wine 2000 is the peerless standard of wine guides, a crucial addition to the library of every wine lover, devotee, and connoisseur.

Synopsis
An annual reference guide from an acclaimed wine expert provides an overview of more than five thousand wines from around the world, giving information on chateaus and wine types, evaluating vintages, discussing wine history, and much more. 75,000 first printing. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title....Just Click to Buy....Hugh Johnson's Pocket Encyclopedia of Wine 2000

The World Atlas of Wine

Normall this book sells for $50.00 but you can purchase it for $35.39 and save $14.01  The reader should be aware that this book has been around for more than two decades  that was when The World Atlas of Wine made its first appearance. During that time the book that the French supreme wine authority, the Institute National des Appellations d'Origine (INAO), called "a major landmark in the literature of wine" has been hailed by critics all over the world as "extraordinary" and "irreplaceable." Translated into a dozen languages, it has been bought by more than two million people, and commands an unrivaled position as the definitive work for wine lovers, connoisseurs, and professionals alike.

The fourth edition of this undisputed classic has been completely revised and updated to keep abreast of the changing world of wine. Since the publication of the third edition, wine making and wine appreciation have not stood still. The Old World has risen to the challenge of the New: important legislative changes have taken effect; previously unrecognized wines and wine regions are coming to the fore; wine makers are taking their skills into new regions and new countries and are learning from one another. In every wineproducing country standards of wine making are being raised in response to the unrelenting pressure for quality, not quantity.

Hugh Johnson emphasizes that there is an intimate relationship between geography and wine -- that where the wine comes from determines its quality, style, and taste. This new edition of the Atlas guides the wine lover and professional through the world's quality vineyards to the year 2000. The authoritative choice of maps has been expanded in its coverage and new information added, maintaining the crucial link between wine and place. The better the wine, the more precisely the Atlas locates its origin, down to a single field.

Besides revealing where a vineyard is located, maps can explain why it is there: what is singular about the site and its size; its soil, slope, sunshine, rainfall; and how it relates to its neighboring vineyards. They reveal the fundamental differences in terroir -- the myriad details of a landscape which conspire to make the difference between a grand cru and a vin de table.

This new edition of the Atlas further expands its coverage and visual appeal. Every one of its 180 maps has been revised, extended where necessary, and brought completely up-to-date. Of these, 36 are totally new, mapping areas that have recently risen -- or risen again -- to excellence, or have changed so greatly that they demand new cartographic treatment. The entire introductory section on the background to wine and its enjoyment has been redesigned and newly illustrated. New artwork, color photographs, fact boxes, and tables enhance the text, much of it rewritten to reflect the latest changes.

Despite the considerable efforts of competitors around the world, no other wine atlas can match The World Atlas of Wine or claim its cartographic excellence. The translation of this atlas into a dozen languages bears witness to its remarkable success. In his foreword to the third edition, the president of the Office International de la Vigne et le Vin predicted a choice place for the Atlas in every wine expert's or wine lover's library. This fourth edition is set to maintain and enhance its status through a third decade.

An updated, expanded edition of the quintessential wine reference includes revised maps, new artwork, color photographs, and tables to enhance the text and reflect the latest developments in the world of wine. 35,000 first printing. BOMC Div. Homestyle Alt. Tour.

The San Francisco Chronicle has called The World Atlas of Wine "a glorious book," and now, in its fourth edition, this treasured classic expands its coverage and enhances its beauty, with stunning updated full-color artwork throughout. 1,400 illustrations, 84 photos, 185 maps, 24 charts.  Just Click to Buy...The World Atlas of Wine

Johnson's Encylopedia of Wine

This book normally cost $40.00 but you can buy it at $28.00 and save 30%.  Johnson's Modern Encyclopedia of Wine is an indispensable reference book for all wine lovers. Johnson's strength is taking the incredibly complex subject of wine and making it accessible to any reader, from the occasional wine drinker to the serious connoisseur. The heart of the book, though, is the large middle section, "Wines, Vineyards, and Winemakers of the World." Organized by region, all of the major winemaking countries are included, as well as a host of emerging ones. With 7,000 entries, the book is one of the most comprehensive guides available, and unlike comparable volumes such as The Oxford Companion of Wine, Johnson includes tasting notes for many of the wines and winemakers reviewed. The other two sections of the book, "Modern Wines" and "Enjoying Wine," provide the essential information needed to understand the production of wine and how to choose and store wines. Johnson is a rare writer who can match the depth of his knowledge with equal breadth and width. --Mark O. Howerton

A fully revised and expanded edition of the bestselling classic--the most reliable, comprehensive reference book on wine ever written. A magnificent 480-page directory of over 40,000 of the world's wines, chateaux, grapes, and regions, includes details about wine makers and vintages. 16 pages of four-color and 200 two-color maps and drawings. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. ..Just Click to Buy...Hugh Johnson's Modern Encyclopedia of Wine

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